Posted 3/14/2024, 1:55:41 PM
SpaceX Starship Soars to New Heights in Epic Test Flight, Marks Progress Despite Missing Landing
- SpaceX launched its giant Starship rocket on a successful 3rd test flight, reaching farther than ever before
- The rocket flew to orbital velocity but did not achieve full orbit before controllers lost contact during reentry
- The Super Heavy booster failed to relight all engines for landing and was lost in the Gulf of Mexico
- This test flight achieved several key milestones, including engine reignition and propellant transfer
- While falling short of full mission success, the flight signals increased Starship launch cadence needed to meet Artemis schedule
