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Elon Musk’s dream of inhabiting Mars came one step closer to reality with the successful launch of SpaceX’s colossal Starship rocket. The test was pivotal in determining the success of Musk’s ambitious plans.
The rocket standing at a height of 120 meters is the largest spacecraft created till date and is packed with immense strength, it can produce a thrust of 7.5 million kilograms, meaning almost twice that of the Space Launch System (SLS) created by Nasa.
In the latest significant trial flight, both segments of the spaceship came back to the planet, marking the initial occurrence of the Super Heavy booster landing in the Gulf of Mexico and the primary Starship accomplishing a touchdown in the Indian Ocean.
In a relatively short amount of time, SpaceX experienced another event following their launch of a Starship prototype into orbit. However, in this instance, the prototype was not successfully brought back to Earth.
In today's mission, SpaceX declared that the payload was data and they considered it a triumph, even though they failed to retrieve the rocket. Elon Musk referred to it as a remarkable accomplishment.
You have the opportunity to view the Starship launch happening in real-time by tuning into the live stream down below.
Next Starship Launch Countdown Begins
Following today's successful return and landing, SpaceX is already planning for the upcoming fifth flight test of the Starship. The rocket is completed and has gone through critical tests, making it ready for the next launch that may happen in just a few weeks. As the dust and water droplets settle, the space company is eager to carry on with their mission to further advance space exploration.
SpaceX has not yet announced a definite schedule for their upcoming flight, nor have they disclosed their goals for the mission. It's highly probable that they will aim to retrieve at least one stage of the rocket.
In the upcoming days and weeks, we will keep you informed of the latest news and updates about the next Starship launch. However, for now, you may check out this article to learn about the flight test that happened today.
On June 6th, 2024 at 4:06pm, Anthony Cuthbertson published an article.
Starship Lands Safely Without Exploding On First Attempt
Today marks a significant milestone for SpaceX and their Starship spacecraft.
This is the point when it comes back to the Earth's surface after orbiting around it for the very first time.
Anthony Cuthbertson posted a blog on June 6th, 2024 at 3:53 PM.
Elon Musk Praises Remarkable Accomplishment
Elon Musk, the leader of SpaceX, praised his team's impressive accomplishment today. They successfully landed both the Starship rocket and its Super Heavy booster on Earth for the first time.
"On X, the billionaire shared that although there were several tiles lost and a flap damaged, Starship successfully landed softly in the ocean."
Although Starship suffered from the loss of multiple tiles and a damaged flap, it successfully completed its journey by softly landing in the ocean.
Well done, @SpaceX crew! You have accomplished something truly extraordinary! https://t.co/UnXbnmZ2pE
On June 6th, 2024 at 3:38pm, the author Anthony Cuthbertson posted a blog.
SpaceX Celebrates Starship Victory With Marshmallows
The SpaceX crew is celebrating their latest Starship test by roasting marshmallows on a specially designed Starship flame torch.
And so concludes the live broadcast, yet we still have additional examination and responses that will be shared.
Anthony Cuthbertson wrote a blog on June 6, 2024 at 3:03 PM.
"Starship Completes Final Flight Test"
According to SpaceX, the Starship spacecraft has entered the water.
The Starship successfully executed a landing burn after surviving reentry and is presently afloat, potentially in multiple fragments, in the Indian Ocean.
Even though the flight test came to a disordered conclusion, it can still be seen as a triumph for SpaceX. The Starship was able to reach a greater distance than it had before, along with its Super Heavy booster.
The SpaceX crew appears to be pleased about the accomplishment:
Anthony Cuthbertson posted a blog on June 6th, 2024 at 3:00 PM.
The Starship appears to be maintaining its form, but it's quite challenging to distinguish the specific situation from the live broadcast.
At this moment, a flip manoeuvre was expected, but the camera is too damaged for us to distinguish it. Nevertheless, the SpaceX crew is celebrating as the spacecraft reaches an altitude of 10km.
One of the people talking on the live stream for SpaceX says the thing holding the object in place is most likely only held together by a few bolts and threads.
On June 6, 2024 at 2:55 pm, Anthony Cuthbertson wrote a blog post.
"Cracked Camera Lens On Starship"
The Starship is now shedding bits and pieces and the camera lens has even shattered. Surprisingly, the vehicle has achieved an altitude of 45 kilometers and we're still able to witness it live.
SpaceX has stated that it is difficult to determine the remaining amount of the ship.
On June 6th, 2024, at 2:51 PM, Anthony Cuthbertson wrote a blog post.
"Starship's Fiery Flaps Detaching"
Currently, we are flying at an altitude of 52 kilometers and it seems like one of the flaps has caught fire.
In today's test flight, SpaceX has emphasized that the data is the main payload.
Anthony Cuthbertson posted a blog on June 6 2024 at 2:49 pm.
In case Starship manages to withstand reentry this time, which was not the case previously, it will have to execute a flip maneuver before landing in the Indian Ocean.
The level of plasma is steadily increasing as it gets closer to the point of maximum heat.
Anthony Cuthbertson published a blog on June 6th, 2024 at 2:39 pm.
The spacecraft named Starship is currently heading towards Earth and its height has decreased to less than 100 kilometers.
As the ship moves closer to the Earth's atmosphere, it is accelerating at a speed that is more than five times the speed of sound. This high speed is causing the plasma around the ship to increase.
Anthony Cuthbertson posted a blog on June 6th, 2024 at 2:36pm.
