SpaceX, the space transportation company led by Elon Musk, continues to draw attention with its groundbreaking projects in space exploration. The company’s massive spacecraft, Starship, aims to play a crucial role in the future of space travel with its reusability and high carrying capacity. Currently, SpaceX is preparing for the fourth test flight of the Starship rocket. Here are the details on how to watch it.
When is the Fourth Test Flight of the Starship Rocket?
SpaceX has announced that the fourth test flight of the Starship rocket is scheduled for Wednesday, June 5. The launch time may vary depending on when the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grants SpaceX the launch license.
SpaceX seems confident in its ability to launch the rocket shortly, making June 5 a realistic possibility. The Starship, which stands about 120 meters tall and 9 meters in diameter, is used in combination with SpaceX’s most powerful rocket, the Super Heavy.
The first two test flights of Starship last year ended in failure. However, the third test flight conducted about two months ago met most of its objectives, despite losing communication during reentry into the atmosphere and ultimately exploding. Nevertheless, the third test flight was by far the most successful.
Where to Watch?
The Starship’s fourth test flight will launch from the company’s Starbase facility in Texas. Once approved by the FAA, the team plans to send the rocket skyward on Wednesday, June 5, at 08:00 AM New York time. SpaceX will live stream the preparation process and the launch on its X (formerly Twitter) account.
During the live broadcast, viewers will see multi-angle camera shots, capturing different stages of the mission, including the launch, stage separation, and the Starship spacecraft’s placement into orbit.
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