Tag: Starship
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Starship 9: A Cosmic Adventure with a Stubborn Door and a Stuttering Start
On May 27, 2025, the space world gathered—virtually and in person—at Starbase, Texas, for SpaceX’s ninth Starship test flight. The goal: push the boundaries of reusable rocketry and deploy eight dummy Starlink satellites. But the road to liftoff was bumpy. Twice, the countdown screeched to a halt at T+40 seconds, leaving mission control on edge.…
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Starship Flight 9: Skipping the Rehearsal, Aiming for the Stars
Today, we’re zooming in on Starship Flight 9, set to blast off on May 27, 2025, and the curious question of whether SpaceX will skip the Wet Dress Rehearsal (WDR). Picture this: a rocket the size of a skyscraper, a team of engineers with nerves of steel, and a decision that could make or break…
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Debris Trajectories from Starship 7 Test Flight
The seventh test flight of SpaceX’s Starship ended prematurely on January 16, 2025, with an explosion of the upper stage (Ship 33) over the Turks and Caicos Islands. When an event like this occurs, accurately predicting the trajectory of debris is crucial for public safety, environmental impact assessment, and scientific inquiry. This article explores the…
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SpaceX’s Starship: A Leap, A Hop, and A Splash in the Cosmic Pond
Join us as we dive into SpaceX’s thrilling second flight attempt of the Starship, from unexpected explosions to its impressive ascent into the edge of space. This tale of ambition and adventure showcases the unpredictable journey of space exploration and the relentless spirit of innovation that keeps us reaching for the stars.