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SpaceX Super Heavy Landing Aborted Due to Communication Glitch

A communication issue forced SpaceX to abort the landing of its Super Heavy booster post-launch of a Starship spacecraft on November 19, redirecting it from its intended return to the launch tower. The glitch emphasized the challenges in operational communication links during critical mission phases.

2024-11-20T13:30:48.692247-08:00

Payload

SpaceX Advances Starship Expansions with Leadership Insight

2024-11-20T10:56:10.516490-08:00

Ars Technica

FAA Clears SpaceX for Texas Starship Launches After Compliance

2024-11-20T10:22:16.812943-08:00

SpaceNews.com

US Space Force Monitors SpaceX Starship for Potential Military Use

2024-11-20T16:14:14.668426-08:00

SpaceX Starship News Timeline

SpaceNews.com

US Space Force Monitors SpaceX Starship for Potential Military Use The chief of the US Space Force attended the recent Starship test launch, highlighting military interest in possibly utilizing its advanced capabilities for future operations. This move signals a closer relationship between military forces and commercial space ventures.

2024-11-20T16:14:14.668426-08:00

US Space Force Monitors SpaceX Starship for Potential Military Use

Aviation Week

SpaceX Super Heavy Landing Aborted Due to Communication Glitch A communication issue forced SpaceX to abort the landing of its Super Heavy booster post-launch of a Starship spacecraft on November 19, redirecting it from its intended return to the launch tower. The glitch emphasized the challenges in operational communication links during critical mission phases.

2024-11-20T13:30:48.692247-08:00

SpaceX Super Heavy Landing Aborted Due to Communication Glitch

Payload

SpaceX Advances Starship Expansions with Leadership Insight SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell and Starbase GM Kathy Lueders outline future prospects for the Starship program, which has seen rapid progression with just 37 days between its last two launches, marked by enhanced confidence and strategic planning for upcoming years.

2024-11-20T10:56:10.516490-08:00

SpaceX Advances Starship Expansions with Leadership Insight

Ars Technica

FAA Clears SpaceX for Texas Starship Launches After Compliance The FAA has granted SpaceX approval for Starship launches from Texas, confirming that all conditions and requirements from previous approvals have been satisfied. This move paves the way for subsequent Starship missions, following a comprehensive review by the agency.

2024-11-20T10:22:16.812943-08:00

FAA Clears SpaceX for Texas Starship Launches After Compliance

Space.com

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SpaceX Sixth Starship Test: Booster Splashdown and Zero-G Banana Highlight SpaceX completed its sixth Starship test flight, achieving key milestones such as in-space engine reignition and heat shield testing. Despite aborting the planned booster catch for safety, the flight featured a novel zero-g indicator: an artificial banana, underscoring the test's innovative payload approach.

2024-11-19T14:32:04.418482-08:00

SpaceX Sixth Starship Test: Booster Splashdown and Zero-G Banana Highlight

Associated Press

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Trump to Witness SpaceX Starship Launch in Texas President-elect Donald Trump is expected to attend the upcoming SpaceX Starship rocket launch in Texas on Tuesday. This event highlights the growing ties between Trump and SpaceX's CEO Elon Musk, as the launch marks a significant moment in the company's efforts to advance space exploration capabilities.

2024-11-18T12:28:39.266202-08:00

Trump to Witness SpaceX Starship Launch in Texas

Space.com

SpaceX Starship Super Heavy Booster Catch Showcases Precision Landing In a recently released video, SpaceX highlights the precision of its Starship Super Heavy booster landing, matching its envisioned performance. This successful maneuver sets a precedent for future launches and reinforces SpaceX's capabilities in reusable rocket technology.

2024-11-18T11:02:27.834136-08:00

SpaceX Starship Super Heavy Booster Catch Showcases Precision Landing

Space.com

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SpaceX Gears Up for 6th Starship Test Launch on Nov. 19 SpaceX is set to conduct its sixth Starship test flight, with launch scheduled for November 19. This marks the fourth launch for the company this week, demonstrating its rapid deployment capabilities across multiple states. Expectations include another striking booster catch.

2024-11-18T03:01:53.079717-08:00

SpaceX Gears Up for 6th Starship Test Launch on Nov. 19

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Explore the forefront of space exploration with our Starship news feed, chronicling SpaceX's development of the Starship spacecraft. This coverage delves into the ambitious goals, test launches, and engineering milestones of the vehicle envisioned to carry humans to Mars, revolutionizing space travel and opening new possibilities for interplanetary missions.