SpaceX eyes tower catch for next Starship after auspicious end to 13th flight
SpaceX's Starship Flight 13 test flight ends on a positive note, prompting plans for an innovative tower catch for the next flight
📍 How it ended
SpaceX completed a test flight for Starship Flight 13, which carried advanced Starlinks. Following the auspicious end to this flight, SpaceX aimed for a tower catch for the next Starship.
Epilogue added 43d ago, after coverage quieted.
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SpaceX has successfully completed its 13th Starship test flight, with the company now looking to advance its technology by attempting a tower catch for the next flight.
Coverage from various outlets, including Ars Technica, WRAL, and ValleyCentral.com, highlights the successful launch and the significance of this milestone. The launch was initially delayed but ultimately drew thousands of spectators who cheered as the Starship took off.
The next steps for SpaceX include preparing for the next Starship test flight, which, according to Ars Technica, may feature a tower catch – a new and ambitious recovery technique.
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Coverage (4)
- SpaceX completes two launches this week, including a test flight for Starship Yahoo · 46d ago
- ‘I was speechless’: Thousands cheer as SpaceX’s Starship Flight 13 finally launches after delays ValleyCentral.com · 46d ago
- SpaceX launches Starship on another test flight, this time with the most advanced Starlinks WRAL · 46d ago
- SpaceX eyes tower catch for next Starship after auspicious end to 13th flight Ars Technica · 46d ago broke it first
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What was the outcome of SpaceX's Starship Flight 13?
The flight ended on a positive note, with coverage describing it as auspicious
What are SpaceX's plans for the next Starship flight?
SpaceX eyes a tower catch for the next Starship flight
What was notable about the launch of Starship Flight 13?
The launch was initially delayed but drew thousands of spectators
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