SpaceX is gearing up for the third test flight of its ambitious Starship rocket, which could take place as early as March 14. This upcoming mission will be significantly different from the previous two flights, with a host of new and daring objectives for the 400-foot-tall (122 meters) Starship.
Here are some of the bold goals for this test flight:
Opening and Closing Payload Door:The mission aims to test the functionality of Starship’s payload door, which will be crucial for future missions, including those involving Starlink satellites.
Propellant Transfer Demonstration: During the upper stage’s coast phase, SpaceX plans to demonstrate the transfer of propellant from one tank to another within Starship.
First Ever Raptor Engine Re-Light in Space: The test will include the re-ignition of a Raptor engine while Starship is in space.
Controlled Reentry of Starship: The vehicle will execute a controlled reentry, refining the techniques needed for safe return to Earth.
New Trajectory and Splashdown in the Indian Ocean: Starship will follow a novel flight path, ultimately splashing down in the Indian Ocean. This trajectory allows SpaceX to explore in-space engine burns while prioritizing public safety.
SpaceX’s rapid iterative development approach, which has been instrumental in the success of projects like Falcon, Dragon, and Starlink, continues to drive innovation. The ultimate goal is to create a fully reusable transportation system capable of carrying both crew and cargo to Earth orbit, facilitating lunar missions, and eventually enabling travel to Mars and beyond.
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Here are some of the bold goals for this test flight:
Opening and Closing Payload Door:The mission aims to test the functionality of Starship’s payload door, which will be crucial for future missions, including those involving Starlink satellites.
Propellant Transfer Demonstration: During the upper stage’s coast phase, SpaceX plans to demonstrate the transfer of propellant from one tank to another within Starship.
First Ever Raptor Engine Re-Light in Space: The test will include the re-ignition of a Raptor engine while Starship is in space.
Controlled Reentry of Starship: The vehicle will execute a controlled reentry, refining the techniques needed for safe return to Earth.
New Trajectory and Splashdown in the Indian Ocean: Starship will follow a novel flight path, ultimately splashing down in the Indian Ocean. This trajectory allows SpaceX to explore in-space engine burns while prioritizing public safety.
SpaceX’s rapid iterative development approach, which has been instrumental in the success of projects like Falcon, Dragon, and Starlink, continues to drive innovation. The ultimate goal is to create a fully reusable transportation system capable of carrying both crew and cargo to Earth orbit, facilitating lunar missions, and eventually enabling travel to Mars and beyond.
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Watch the super hot plasma field grow as Starship re-enters the atmosphere!
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Images from the Lander Horizontal Velocity Camera taken during the Vikram lander descent.