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The fourth flight of Starship brought us closer to a rapidly reusable future by SpaceX from wikipedia https://lnkd.in/dxEzGw7X Starship is a two-stage super heavy-lift launch vehicle under development by SpaceX. As of June 2024, it is the most massive and most powerful vehicle ever to fly.[4] Starship is intended to lower launch costs significantly via economies of scale.[5] This is achieved by reusing both rocket stages, increasing payload mass to orbit, increasing launch frequency, creating a mass-manufacturing pipeline, and adapting it to a wide range of space missions.[6][7] Starship is the latest project in SpaceX's decades-long reusable launch system development program and ambition of colonizing Mars.

Out of this world! SpaceX has once again pushed the boundaries of space technology! The latest Falcon 9 mission has surpassed the previous milestone of 96 launches in a single year, equalling the record for the most launches by a single rocket. On October 13, 2024, Starship’s fifth flight test took off with the most ambitious objectives yet, aiming to demonstrate techniques crucial to the fully and rapidly reusable design of Starship and Super Heavy. In a groundbreaking achievement, 'Mechazilla' successfully caught the booster on the first attempt. Following a flawless liftoff, ascent, stage separation, boostback burn, and coast, the Super Heavy booster performed its landing burn and was caught by the chopstick arms of the launch and catch tower at Starbase. Before the catch, Starship executed another successful hot-staging separation, igniting its six Raptor engines and completing its ascent into outer space. It then coasted along its planned trajectory to the other side of the planet, executed a controlled reentry, passed through peak heating and maximum aerodynamic pressure, and performed a flip, landing burn, and splashdown in the Indian Ocean. The flight test concluded with a splashdown 1 hour, 5 minutes, and 40 seconds after launch. SpaceX is developing the Starship launch system as a fully reusable alternative to the Falcon 9. The Super Heavy–Starship system is the successor to the Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy. Congratulations to the entire SpaceX team for these remarkable achievements! The team at Space Intel is dedicated to alleviating the risks associated with bird strikes and space objects re-entry into the Earth's atmosphere. Stay safe and informed! #WeSawItComing #Satellites #SatelliteCollisions #SpaceDebris #Space #SpaceIntel #SpaceSustainability #SpaceX #Falcon9 #Starship #ReusableRockets

What's next for Starship? Flight test 5 impressed us when the returning booster was caught by the "chopsticks" at the launch site. But what was learned, and what is coming in future testing?  Thermal Protection System (TPS) improvements worked. The "chopsticks" worked. The control system and GNC (Guidance, Navigation and Control) in general was outstanding.  There was minor damage in some areas, and there was almost an aborted booster recovery because of a parameter misconfiguration.  Future tests will address the damage and configuration issues. One big item is restarting the Starship engines in space. Then, future tests in Low Earth Orbit can commence, including propellant transfer in orbit, as needed for trips to the Moon and beyond. At some point, the hot staging ring will be incorporated into the booster, requiring testing. Payload is still unknown, and subject to constant improvements, including the upgrade to Raptor 3 engines, and the increased rocket height.  At some point, SpaceX will try catching the second stage at the launch site, reflying a booster, and reflying a second stage. Also, launch from Florida. How propellants will be managed in space for long duration missions or propellant storage remains to be demonstrated. SpaceX has to land a Starship on the Moon to satisfy its contract with NASA for the "Human Landing System" (HLS) that will take astronauts down to the Moon and return them to lunar orbit. https://lnkd.in/g5xFtuYf (YouTube video, 18 minutes)    #Starship #FlightTest5 #SpaceX

🚀 The Future of Space Travel Unveiled: SpaceX’s Game-Changing Mission Video 🚀 . SpaceX has just dropped an epic 3-minute video less than #24Hours of its October 13th, 2024, mission, showcasing the remarkable potential of #Starship and #SuperHeavy’s fully reusable design! 🌍 . What seemed #impossible is now within reach. This isn’t just another launch – it’s a giant leap toward making space accessible and transforming our understanding of what’s achievable. With each launch, SpaceX proves that with relentless #pursuit, even the #boldest dreams can become #reality. 💫 . ✨ If you’re passionate about #innovation, #resilience, and the power to change the world, this video is a must-watch! Let it remind us all that no goal is too big, and no obstacle is too great when we commit to reaching for the stars. ✨ . 🔗 Watch it #now and be part of the future. Let’s celebrate this incredible milestone together! 🙌 . #SpaceX #Innovation #DreamBig #FutureOfSpace #NeverGiveUp #Starship #SpaceExploration #MakingHistory

What a time to be alive... SpaceX reaches an unrealistic milestone: catching a booster (as long as a 12-story building) with a giant tower in flight, and landing a massive ship smoothly in the sea after surviving an atmospheric re-entry. Not even mentioning that the entire journey got streamed live until the very last second, giving us amazing views as a gift. Here's why I'm so excited about the #Starship program: - It shows what humankind can achieve when we put our differences aside and push towards the same dream. - It materializes the capabilities of well skilled engineers and designers, making possible what was thought to be just a fantasy and highlighting the real value of collaboration in a wider and multidisciplinary team. - It pushes the limits of technology, breaking boundaries and questioning what an unattainable goal is. I just cannot be more excited for our future and dream with the possibilities to get to (new?) destinations 😃 Kudos #SpaceX! Truly taking ideas to a different level 🙌

Starship Launch #5: A Testament to Human Ingenuity 🚀 In a world often consumed by politics, it's refreshing to witness such a monumental display of human capability. Starship's fifth flight test made me feel incredibly inspired. This wasn't just a rocket launch; it was a symphony of engineering precision. For the first time ever, SpaceX successfully caught a Super Heavy booster mid-air using their "Mechazilla" chopsticks. 🥢 The booster returned to the launch tower after separating from Starship, marking a major milestone in reusable rocket technology. Starship itself continued its journey, reaching space and performing a controlled re-entry before splashing down in the Indian Ocean. This achievement showcases what's possible when brilliant minds push the boundaries of innovation. In a world often consumed by politics, it's refreshing to witness such a monumental display of human capability. What a time to be alive! ✨ https://lnkd.in/gyAjQTgY #Starship #SpaceX #Engineering #Innovation #Inspiration #Humanity #WhatATimeToBeAlive

Starship Flight Test 3 wrap-up. Starship flight test 3 showed that it is close to being able to launch payloads to orbit in an expendable mode, and is making progress towards re-usable first and second stages. The biggest problems to resolve include the loss of attitude (orientation) control for returning first and second stages, both in space and in the atmosphere. Those are separate problems involving different final control elements. Also, there were questions about closing of the cargo door. (Excerpted from the Monthly Space News, April 13, 2024) #Starship #test #SpaceX Available at https://lnkd.in/gxUmQY3E (YouTube video, 18 minutes)

This month marks the 55th anniversary of the first moon landing. Watch this incredible newly produced clip of the recent SpaceX 4th Starship test launch. It reminds me of the awesome Saturn 5 rocket film, but updated for our generation. Humanities haven't travelled further than the moon, nor do we have flying cars and other futuristic things envisioned in the 60s and 70s. But we have come a long way with decades of practical advancements in computing, energy, telecommunication, material science, life science, and massive economic growth. - The global population was 3.6 B in 1970 vs 8.2 B today. - The global economy was approximately $25.5 trillion in 1970 (inflation adjusted) vs approximately $95-100 trillion today In other ways, we have so much more work to do especially in social justice, international and ethnic conflict and a sense of increase polarisations and nationalistic tendencies. I'm an eternal optimist and there is only one way for us to go, as we should strive to bring everyone forward, and upwards!

New YouTube video on identifying Airspace on Charts and identifying the floors and ceilings of those airspaces. Link in bio for full video! #Studentpilot #privatepilottraining #groundschool #firstsoloflight #ifr

🌍 WHAT. A. MOMENT. 🌍 Space Perspective and Spaceship Neptune Excelsior have just shown the world what's possible when we challenge the traditional path to space. Ascending gently to 100,000 feet—no roaring rockets, just the quiet majesty of Earth below and the infinite vastness of space above. This was more than just a successful flight test. It was a breakthrough moment that redefines how we think about space travel—who can go and how. It's proof that the future of space exploration is wide open, and the possibilities are endless! 👇 THIS is what it looks like when we push beyond boundaries. 👇 THIS is space travel redefined. Taber MacCallum Jane Poynter Michael Savage #SpaceExploration #FutureOfTravel #BeyondBoundaries #Technology #Innovation