Posted 3/22/2024, 8:59:22 PM
Starship Creates Sonic Booms, Achieves New Milestones in High-Altitude Test Flight Despite Booster Loss
- SpaceX's Starship rocket created shock waves during its third test flight on March 14th
- The 400-foot tall rocket reached faster than sound speeds, sending visible shock waves through the air
- The Super Heavy booster successfully separated but did not relight for planned landing
- Starship test vehicle achieved several goals like opening its payload door in orbit
- Despite losses, IFT-3 exceeded prior Starship test flights reaching orbital speed for the first time