The megarocket flew faster and farther than ever before, and—surprisingly—with no explosion in sight.
For the first time since the program began more than 10 years ago, SpaceX’s Starship actually feels like a real rocket. During today’s test, the megarocket achieved some notable objectives, including an extended flight in outer space. This is a developing story and will be updated with new information. With 33 Raptor engines revving at the same time, and powered by nearly 16 million pounds of thrust, the towering rocket lifted off from SpaceX’s Starbase facility in Boca Chica, Texas.
SpaceX has flown the fully integrated Starship on two prior occasions, April 20 and November 18 of last year. Each of these flights ended in explosions over the Gulf of Mexico, and each time the Federal Aviation Administration initiated a follow-up investigation. The most recent probe came to a close in late February, with the FAA issuing its Starship launch license late yesterday afternoon.
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