The commercial space company’s operation near Boca Chica Beach has had highs, lows and more than a few explosions as it develops its reusable Starship.
SpaceX’s Starship operation near Boca Chica Beach has had highs, lows and more than a few explosions as it develops the world’s largest and most powerful rocket. Since the commercial space firm began flight-test operations at Starbase 2019 , it has launched prototypes eight times and the full vehicle four times. Only four of the 12 test flights that traveled 500 feet or higher have gone as planned. The rest ended in explosions at Starbase, over the Gulf of Mexico or above the Indian Ocean .
From its first testing facility in the Lone Star State to its quest to rename a coastal town SpaceX aims to launch its next Starship later this year, though regulatory issues could push it into 2025. CEO Elon Musk has said the company aims to land the booster back at the launch tower for the first time — a maneuver that could lead to more booms at Boca Chica. Meanwhile, the Federal Aviation Administration is considering the company’s request to expand operations in South Texas.
Awesome test’: SpaceX’s Starship blasts off from Boca Chica, explodes on landing Feb. 2, 2021 Starship Serial No. 9 had a similar flight profile as its predecessor, but a Raptor engine failed during the landing sequence. SN9 slammed into the ground and exploded. March 3, 2021 Like its two predecessors, Starship Serial No. 10’s flight took it to about 50,000 feet above the Gulf of Mexico before returning to Earth to land. A hard landing left it standing tilted and on fire on its pad.
SpaceX’s Starship, world’s largest rocket, explodes minutes after South Texas launch A few minutes into its flight, the Starship and its booster began tumbling more than 20 miles above the Gulf of Mexico. It’s autonomous flight termination system activated and destroyed the craft after 40 seconds. Nov.
SpaceX Starship makes it to space on its third test flight from South Texas The upper stage continued to become the first Starship to reach orbital velocity but broke up during reentry about 40 miles above the Indian Ocean. June 6, 2024: 4th flight The most successful Starship flight to date was the first to have both the booster and upper stage successfully perform controlled landings — and no explosions.
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