“Starship is a completely multiple overweight rocket launcher developed by SpaceX.”, – WRITE: www.unian.ua
Starship is a completely multiple overweight rocket launcher developed by SpaceX.
SpaceX’s statement states that the unit faced a “serious anomaly” / screenshotThe Starship prototype under the name Ship 36 exploded while preparing for tests in Texas on Wednesday, June 18, in the evening. The video of the crash posted Nasaspaceflight.
The prototype was prepared for static firing tests at the Starbase landfill, when the explosion suddenly destroyed the spacecraft.
SpaceX’s statement states that the device has encountered a “serious anomaly”. The exact cause of the accident will be established later.
SpaceX stated that there is no danger for residents of surrounding settlements, but called for people to stay away until work is underway to protect the test site.
The static firing test is part of preparation for launch. During such tests, a rocket engine or a set of engines is ignited, while the device itself remains securely fixed to the starting unit.
UNIAN reference. Starship is a completely repeated wealth of the rocket launcher developed by SpaceX. It is intended for economic delivery of goods and people in Earth orbit, as well as for interplanetary flights per month and Mars.
Starship – the largest size, weight, capacity and load capacity of a rocket in history. It exceeds these parameters even the famous Saturn V, which launched American astronauts per month.
Starship – the latest newsAll the latest tests of Starship were failed. For example, the test of the system in May this year has ended almost complete failure.
Starship also exploded during March tests. At the same time, the Super Heavy rocket has successfully returned to the ground.
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