SpaceX's Latest Starship Test; A New Frontier in Space Exploration
Donald Trump and Elon Musk were present at the launch site in Brownsville, Texas, for the sixth test flight of SpaceX’s Starship rocket on November 19, 2024. During this latest test, SpaceX attempted to catch the Super Heavy booster with its launch tower, but the effort was aborted due to unspecified issues shortly after liftoff. Instead, the booster splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico.
The Starship rocket, which stands nearly 400 feet tall, was launched successfully and achieved several notable milestones, including the first ignition of its Raptor engine in space and a safe splashdown in the Indian Ocean. The mission demonstrated both advancements and setbacks in the technology, as the upper stage successfully completed a lengthy suborbital flight.
This test marks a significant step in SpaceX’s ambitions to play a crucial role in NASA’s Artemis programme, aimed at returning humans to the Moon by 2026. Musk’s close ties with the incoming Trump administration highlight the potential for governmental support as SpaceX seeks to advance its space exploration goals.
Musk and SpaceX executives remain focused on future test flights, with plans to push the boundaries of their rocket system while pursuing rapid reuse of rocket components to drive down costs. The collaboration between Musk and Trump signifies a deepening relationship as they both strive towards ambitious space exploration objectives.
Donald Trump and Elon Musk watch SpaceX launch Starship rocket
The president-elect visited the launch site in Texas to watch the spacecraft's sixth test flight.
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SpaceX abandons attempt to catch Starship booster as Donald Trump watches
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Donald Trump joins Elon Musk for SpaceX Starship rocket launch
The launch was Starship’s sixth experimental flight following first successful test in June
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SpaceX completes sixth Starship flight, splashes down both booster and spacecraft
SpaceX launched its sixth Starship test flight to date on Tuesday.
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SpaceX on Tuesday launched another Starship rocket, but passed up catching the booster with giant mechanical arms.
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