The fourth unmanned flight test for the Starshipthe spaceship designed by SpaceX, was a complete success. The goal of this mission is to demonstrate the vehicle’s ability to be fully and rapidly reusable for future missions to the Moon and Mars.
Test details
The Sper Heavy rocket and shuttle were launched from the base of SpaceX in Boca Chica, South Texas. The time available for the test was two hours.
Phases of Starship flight
- Rocket separation: After launch, the rocket separated from the capsule as expected.
- Return of the rocket: The rocket successfully re-entered the Gulf of Mexico, marking its first splashdown.
- Shuttle trip: The shuttle continued its solo journey, following a path similar to that of the first test.
- Atmospheric reentry: The shuttle faced the very high temperatures of atmospheric re-entry, hurtling through the plasma.
- Shuttle landing: Just over an hour after launch, the shuttle landed in the Indian Ocean, as planned.
Technical aspects
During the test, one of the main objectives was to experience the thermal protection system of the shuttle. This system is crucial to ensuring the safety of the vehicle and crew on future missions.
Future implications
The success of this test represents a significant step forward For SpaceX and for future space missions. There capacity rapidly reusing spacecraft reduces costs and increases the efficiency of missions, bringing humanity ever closer to conquering space.
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