SpaceX is preparing the next generation of spacecraft after a successful flight test

SpaceX’s second-generation Starship just came out in style. Company Achieve Each major goal was set for the 11th flight test of the Super Heavy Lift Vehicle, the final flight of the second-generation Starship, which Fired From Starbase in Texas on October 13. This followed another successful test in August, which saw Starship Spread its payload For the first time ever. Before these two recent flights, SpaceX suffered a series of failures: The spacecraft exploded during the ascent phase in the company’s building. Seventh and eighth tests, and failed to deploy its payload during Ninth test. Another spacecraft It exploded on the ground During a routine test while SpaceX was preparing for its 10th flight.

All 33 Raptor engines were fired at launch, stage separation and first stage ascent went smoothly. The Super Heavy rocket fell into the ocean as planned, while Starship was able to deploy all of its Starlink simulators before re-entering the atmosphere. As it burned up upon re-entry into the atmosphere, SpaceX intentionally pressurized the vehicle to limit the capabilities of its heat shield. With only a few minutes left until the flight, the car arrived executed A banking maneuver to “imitate the path that future missions will fly back to Starbase.”

The company says it will now focus on developing the next generation of Starship and Super Heavy. It has multiple versions of the vehicle and booster in the pipeline for testing right now, and expects to be used on Starship’s first orbital flights and operational payload missions.