SpaceX moves the next prototype of the starship to the launch pad

SpaceX moves the next prototype of the starship to the launch pad

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SpaceX has unveiled its next full-size Starship prototype on the launch pad, laying the groundwork for another riveted test flight.

The space company led by Elon Musk is rapidly developing its Mars-associated rocket, whose latest prototype is called the SN9. It has been less than two weeks since it launched its SN8 prototype at an altitude of approximately 40,000 feet.

Big fireball

The last test flight seemed to go pretty well for the most part – by the end, when it crashed to the ground in a spectacular fireball. But CEO Elon Musk took the blast in step, noting on Twitter that we “got all the necessary information!”

SpaceX has not yet confirmed when the SN9 will embark on its first voyage. Road closures suggest that there is little chance that such a test flight could occur before the end of the year, such as Teslarati reports.

NASASpacelight suggests that the SN9 may need to pass only one test, followed by a static test of three massive Raptor engine prototypes.

SN9 seemed to have collapsed a bit earlier this month inside its assembly building, visibly leaning. Fortunately, its aerodynamic covers seem to have taken the brunt of the crash and the structure appears to be in good condition.

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