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SpaceX’s Starship Test: Wins, Misses, and Cosmic Ambitions
SpaceX just launched its colossal Starship rocket in a dazzling afternoon spectacle from Texas—but this time, the giant mechanical arms meant to catch the booster sat this one out. While the booster splashed down safely in the Gulf of Mexico, the team skipped the catch attempt, leaving fans wondering: What’s next for Elon Musk’s moon-and-Mars dreams?
Why No Booster Catch?
Four minutes into the flight, SpaceX called off the booster’s return to the launch site. Spokesperson Dan Huot said not all criteria for a safe catch were met. The exact reason? Still under wraps. This follows October’s successful catch, which went viral for its sci-fi-worthy ‘chopstick’ arms.
Starship’s Space Odyssey
The rocket’s upper stage embarked on a near-global journey, skimming space before its fiery descent into the Indian Ocean. Highlights? SpaceX tested engine ignition in space (key for future orbital returns) and experimented with heat-shield tech by removing tiles in some areas. Think of it as a high-stakes science project… with explosions.
Moon Missions & Upgrades Ahead
NASA’s counting on Starship to land astronauts on the moon by 2026. Tuesday’s test tweaked flight timing for better visibility and added new steps to gather data. Next up? More upgrades—because when it comes to Mars, failure’s just a pit stop.
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While the booster splashed down safely in the Gulf of Mexico, the team skipped the catch attempt, leaving fans wondering: What’s next for Elon Musk’s moon-and-Mars dreams?
Still under wraps. This follows October’s successful catch, which went viral for its sci-fi-worthy ‘chopstick’ arms.
Highlights? SpaceX tested engine ignition in space (key for future orbital returns) and experimented with heat-shield tech by removing tiles in some areas. Think of it as a high-stakes science project… with explosions.
