For its 5th Starship Test Flight on October 13, 2024, SpaceX returned the rocket's first stage booster back to its Texas launch pad for the first time. With this, SpaceX's bid to build a reusable Moon and Mars Vehicle, has achieved another novel engineering feat. The liftoff took place at 12:25 PM GMT, from SpaceX's Boca Chica, Texas launch facilities, as the first stage "Super Heavy" booster launched carrying the Starship second stage rocket into space before separating at an altitude of about 70 km to begin its return to land. It aimed at reaching the launch tower it had launched off from as it landed. The tower is fitted with two large metal arms. This is the latest advancement by SpaceX in its test-to-failure development campaign for a rocket meant to be fully reusable for lifting more cargo into orbit, ferrying humans to the moon, and eventually reaching Mars. Parent- THE GEOSTRATA #spacex #elonmusk #starship #rocket #launch #milestone #achievement #mars #moon #space
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SpaceX's Starship, touted as the largest and most potent rocket ever constructed, met its demise during its return journey to Earth despite nearly completing its third test flight. The colossal 120-meter system, weighing approximately 5,000 tonnes when fully fueled, lifted off from SpaceX's Starbase spaceport in Boca Chica, Texas, situated on the Gulf of Mexico. The spacecraft, envisioned to ferry astronauts to the moon and Mars in the future, embarked on its journey with ambitions of circumnavigating the globe. However, communication was abruptly lost during the final stages of the test flight as it re-entered the Earth's atmosphere. SpaceX had no plans to retrieve the spacecraft, which was approaching a planned entry into the Indian Ocean minutes later. It is presumed to have either disintegrated or incinerated during re-entry. Dan Huot of SpaceX remarked, "The ship has been lost. So there will be no splashdown today. But again, it's incredible to see how much further we got this time." Elon Musk, the billionaire founder of SpaceX, reflected on the journey's progress, stating on X, his social media platform, "SpaceX has come a long way." #Elonmusk #SpaceX #Starship #Rocket #Earth #newsheadlines #news #information #newstoday ?#newsheadlines #news #information #newstoday
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SpaceX’s Starship, hailed as the largest and most potent rocket ever constructed, met its demise during its return journey to Earth, despite nearly completing its third test flight. The colossal 120-meter system, weighing approximately 5,000 tonnes when fully fueled, lifted off from SpaceX’s Starbase spaceport in Boca Chica, Texas, situated on the Gulf of Mexico. The spacecraft, envisioned to ferry astronauts to the moon and Mars in the future, embarked on its journey with ambitions of circumnavigating the globe. However, communication was abruptly lost during the final stages of the test flight as it re-entered the Earth’s atmosphere. SpaceX never intended to retrieve the spacecraft, which was approaching a planned entry into the Indian Ocean minutes later. It is presumed to have either disintegrated or incinerated during re-entry. Dan Huot of SpaceX remarked, “The ship has been lost. So no splashdown today. But again, it’s incredible to see how much further we got this time around.” Elon Musk, the billionaire founder of SpaceX, reflected on the journey's progress, stating on X, his social media platform, “SpaceX has come a long way.” #247updatenews #NewsUpdate #LatestNews #Elonmusk #SpaceX #Starship #Rocket #Earth
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?? SpaceX announced the next launch of the Starship megarocket! The company SpaceX announced that the next launch of the Starship rocket in connection with the first stage of the Super Heavy is scheduled for November 18. The launch will be from the Starbase Spaceport in South Texas, and will be the sixth launch for this giant 122-meter-tall rocket. ??? On the fifth launch, which took place on October 13, SpaceX achieved significant success. The first stage, 72 meters high and equipped with 33 Raptor engines, successfully returned to the launch pad, where it was captured by a special mechanism on the launch tower. This difficult maneuver was performed on the first try! In addition, the Starship successfully simulated landing in the Indian Ocean. ?? Sixth Flight Plans: The Super Heavy stage is scheduled to return to the launch tower during the next launch, and SpaceX aims to improve this process to automation. Do you believe that the Starship will become a key tool for the exploration of other planets? ?? #SpaceX #Starship #SuperHeavy #SpaceLaunch #NewFlight #AerospaceTechnology #Texas #HistoricLaunch #Rocketbuilding #SpaceExploration #ElonMusk #FutureOfSpace #RocketScience #NextLaunch #SpaceExploration
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?? SpaceX Achieves Major Milestone in Starship Development ?? On October 13, 2024, SpaceX took a significant leap in space engineering by successfully catching its Super Heavy booster using mechanical arms—known as “Mechazilla”—on its launch tower. This marks the first time SpaceX has accomplished this feat, which is essential for making Starship fully reusable. During the test flight from Boca Chica, Texas, the booster separated after liftoff and returned to the launch site, where it was “caught” by the tower’s mechanical arms. Meanwhile, the Starship continued its journey, reaching 212 km in altitude and making a precise ocean landing in the Indian Ocean. This achievement is a major step towards SpaceX’s vision of rapid rocket reuse, which will play a crucial role in future missions to the Moon and Mars, including NASA’s Artemis program. What a day for the history books! - SpaceX team. ?? #SpaceX #Starship #SpaceExploration #Engineering #Innovation #ReusableRockets #Mars Sources: SpaceNews, AP News, KCBX
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Future is Here !!! SpaceX achieved a significant milestone on October 13, 2024, during the fifth test flight of its Starship rocket. In an impressive engineering feat, SpaceX successfully launched the massive Super Heavy booster, then performed a precise “catch” using giant mechanical arms, called “chopsticks,” as the booster returned to the launch pad. This kind of catch has been successfully executed in spaceflight history. This precision landing is critical to SpaceX’s goal of building fully reusable rockets, which would significantly reduce costs and turnaround times between launches. The booster returned to its launch site just under seven minutes after liftoff from Boca Chica, Texas, and this successful catch is a major step toward SpaceX’s vision of creating a rapidly reusable launch system for missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. Not only did the booster make a controlled landing, but the second stage also completed a suborbital trajectory, although it sustained some damage during reentry. Elon Musk tweeted with a statement “big step towards making life multiplanetary” Have a look at this masterpiece #starship #elonmusk #spaceX #multiplanetary
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In a historic achievement, SpaceX successfully caught its massive Super Heavy booster using giant mechanical arms during the fifth test flight of the Starship rocket. Launched from Boca Chica, Texas, the booster—equivalent to a 20-story building—was caught as it returned to the launch pad, marking a major milestone in reusable rocket technology. The Super Heavy booster separated from the second stage, Starship, at 70 km altitude before returning to Earth. It was carefully guided into the waiting arms of a towering launch tower, an engineering marvel. This innovative recovery method brings SpaceX closer to its goal of building a fully reusable rocket for future missions to the moon and Mars. Meanwhile, Starship continued into space, reaching 89 miles above Earth before landing in the Indian Ocean. Although the Starship exploded post-landing, the test was deemed a success, propelling SpaceX toward its space exploration ambitions. #SpaceX #RocketBoosterCatch #StarshipTest #ReusableRocket #ElonMusk #SpaceExploration #SuperHeavyBooster #MoonMission #MarsMission #SpaceflightInnovation
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?? SpaceX Makes History Again! ?? Today, SpaceX and Elon Musk achieved a groundbreaking milestone! ?? The Super Heavy rocket launched and returned, but here's the incredible part it was caught by a pair of giant mechanized arms known as "chopsticks" on the launch tower. ?? This is the first time a booster has ever been caught this way, bringing SpaceX one step closer to fully reusable rockets. Imagine the future of space travel being more efficient and sustainable! What’s next for SpaceX? Mars, here we come! ?? #SpaceX #Innovation #SpaceExploration #ElonMusk #TechNews #RocketScience #SpaceTravel #umerrathore #sketchart #chch #digichristchurch What are your thoughts on this game-changing achievement?
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SpaceX’s most ambitious objective to date – to return the company’s Super Heavy booster to its launch site and catch it with ‘chopsticks’ in mid-air – has been successfully executed. Lifting off from Boca Chica, Texas yesterday (October 13, 2024) Starship’s fifth flight test sought to land the mission’s Super Heavy first-stage rocket in the so-called chopstick arms of Mechazilla, the 400 ft (122m) launch and catch tower at Starbase. It also sought to test the new heat shield configuration of the Starship spacecraft that splashed down in the Indian Ocean. SpaceX’s?Starship - made up of the company’s Starship spacecraft and Super Heavy rocket - is designed ‘to carry crew and cargo to Earth orbit, the Moon, Mars and beyond’. Described as being the world’s most powerful launch vehicle, it can carry up to 150 metric tonnes fully reusable and 250 metric tonnes expendable. Read the full report over on our website here ?? https://lnkd.in/e_Tr8GVq #theengineer #SpaceX #Starship #rocket #Starbase
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?? SpaceX Achieves Milestone with Starship Launch ?? This past Sunday, SpaceX reached a remarkable milestone in space exploration. During its fifth test flight of the uncrewed Starship, the company successfully caught the massive Super Heavy booster stage using its innovative “mechazilla” robotic arms as it returned to the launchpad in southern Texas. The mission began with a successful launch from the Boca Chica starbase, propelling the Starship to an altitude of nearly 90 miles before splashing down in the Indian Ocean. As the booster descended, SpaceX’s team erupted in cheers when it reignited three of its Raptor engines, expertly maneuvering into position for capture. This groundbreaking feat not only highlights SpaceX’s commitment to developing fully reusable rocket systems but also sets the stage for future missions to the Moon and Mars. As we celebrate this achievement, it’s clear that innovation and determination continue to drive advancements in aerospace. Kudos to the SpaceX team for pushing the boundaries of what’s possible! #SpaceX #Starship #Innovation #SpaceExploration #Aerospace
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?? SpaceX aims to 'catch' the Starship rocket during its next launch, showcasing cutting-edge advancements in rocket recovery technology. ?? ?? Pushing the boundaries of space exploration ?? ?? Innovating rocket reuse for cost-efficiency ?? ?? Leading the way in aerospace technology #SpaceExploration #Innovation #Aerospace ?? ?? The upcoming attempt is part of SpaceX's mission to make space travel more sustainable and affordable. ?? ?? This highly anticipated launch is set to occur in the coming weeks, marking a significant milestone for the aerospace industry. ?? ??? Starship is designed for missions to Mars and beyond, highlighting SpaceX's ambitious vision for the future of space exploration. SpaceX will attempt to 'catch' Starship rocket at next launch https://lnkd.in/gtwDXTuJ
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