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SpaceX’s 5th Starship test flight makes history with 1st ever booster catch

On Sunday, SpaceX achieved its most daring test flight of the massive Starship rocket, successfully catching the returning booster at the launch pad with mechanical arms. A thrilled Elon Musk described the feat as "science fiction without the fiction." Standing nearly 400 feet tall, the Starship launched at sunrise from Texas, near the Mexican border, arching over the Gulf of Mexico, much like its four predecessors, all of which were destroyed shortly after liftoff or upon impact. The previous flight in June had been the most successful until Sunday’s remarkable demonstration.

14 October 2024, 08:44 IST

SpaceX’s 5th Starship test flight makes history with 1st ever booster catch

SpaceX’s 5th Starship test flight makes history with 1st ever booster catch

SpaceX’s 5th Starship test flight makes history with 1st ever booster catch

14 October 2024, 08:44 IST

FAA clears the way for SpaceX to hold Starship launch on Sunday

So far, SpaceX has been required to obtain a license for each launch. With the latest license, the FAA is allowing the company to launch more than once, unless it modifies its procedures.

13 October 2024, 05:59 IST

FAA clears the way for SpaceX to hold Starship launch on Sunday

FAA clears the way for SpaceX to hold Starship launch on Sunday

FAA clears the way for SpaceX to hold Starship launch on Sunday

13 October 2024, 05:59 IST

SpaceX plans to send 5 uncrewed Starships to Mars in two years, says Elon Musk

The CEO on Sunday said that the first crewed mission timeline will depend upon the success of the uncrewed flights. If the uncrewed missions land safely, crewed missions will be launched in four years.

23 September 2024, 00:10 IST

SpaceX plans to send 5 uncrewed Starships to Mars in two years, says Elon Musk

SpaceX plans to send 5 uncrewed Starships to Mars in two years, says Elon Musk

SpaceX plans to send 5 uncrewed Starships to Mars in two years, says Elon Musk

23 September 2024, 00:10 IST

SpaceX hoping to launch Starship farther in third test flight

The spacecraft, mounted atop its towering Super Heavy rocket booster, was due for liftoff as early as 8 a.m. EDT (1200 GMT) from SpaceX's Starbase launch site on the Gulf of Mexico near Boca Chica, Texas.

14 March 2024, 05:39 IST

SpaceX hoping to launch Starship farther in third test flight

SpaceX hoping to launch Starship farther in third test flight

SpaceX hoping to launch Starship farther in third test flight

14 March 2024, 05:39 IST

SpaceX Starship explodes though craft reached new milestones

As the Starship spacecraft was heading to near orbit, it appeared to burst apart on an X livestream. Later, the hosts of the livestream said that Starship likely had been lost, believing that the vehicle’s flight termination system activated while the vehicle was attempting to reach near orbit.

19 November 2023, 10:16 IST

SpaceX Starship explodes though craft reached new milestones

SpaceX Starship explodes though craft reached new milestones

SpaceX Starship explodes though craft reached new milestones

19 November 2023, 10:16 IST

SpaceX Starship launched on test flight in Texas after last one blew up

A successful test flight on Saturday also would make the Starship-Super Heavy combo as the most powerful launch vehicle on Earth, surpassing NASA's own Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion capsule, which flew together for the first time in December 2022.

18 November 2023, 13:49 IST

SpaceX Starship launched on test flight in Texas after last one blew up

SpaceX Starship launched on test flight in Texas after last one blew up

SpaceX Starship launched on test flight in Texas after last one blew up

18 November 2023, 13:49 IST

SpaceX rocket leaves crater, damage at Texas base

SpaceX boss Elon Musk had said before the test that just getting Starship in the air without destroying its launch pad would be 'a win'

24 April 2023, 09:08 IST

Giant SpaceX rocket leaves crater, serious damage at Texas base

Giant SpaceX rocket leaves crater, serious damage at Texas base

SpaceX rocket leaves crater, damage at Texas base

24 April 2023, 09:08 IST

Here's why Starship’s test was a successful failure

SpaceX’s approach to testing is different from that of other groups. Its company philosophy is to fail fast, find problems and fix them with the next rocket

23 April 2023, 06:55 IST

Like many first liftoffs, Starship’s test was a successful failure

Like many first liftoffs, Starship’s test was a successful failure

Here's why Starship’s test was a successful failure

23 April 2023, 06:55 IST

SpaceX test-launches its Starship rocket: How to watch

Starship and the Super Heavy booster that will carry it to orbit are scheduled to be loaded with propellants early morning on 17 April, at a SpaceX test site in Texas

17 April 2023, 03:20 IST

SpaceX test-launches its Starship rocket: How to watch

SpaceX test-launches its Starship rocket: How to watch

SpaceX test-launches its Starship rocket: How to watch

17 April 2023, 03:20 IST

SpaceX ignites Starship rocket in crucial pad test

Musk estimates Starship's first orbital test flight could occur as soon as March, if the test analyses and remaining preparations go well

10 February 2023, 12:27 IST

SpaceX ignites giant Starship rocket in crucial pad test

SpaceX ignites giant Starship rocket in crucial pad test

SpaceX ignites Starship rocket in crucial pad test

10 February 2023, 12:27 IST