SpaceX's seventh flight test of its massive Starship launch system brought both thrilling advancements and unexpected challenges. Notably, the Super Heavy booster successfully returned to the launch site and was caught by the launch tower's "chopstick" arms, while the upper stage, known as Ship 33, experienced a critical failure during its ascent.

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[–] Odys@beehaw.org 1 points 6 days ago

Love space exploration. Hate Elon. Result is zero.

[–] Veedem@lemmy.world 16 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I hate that Musk is associated with the company, but they’re doing some really cool things.

[–] breadsmasher@lemmy.world 5 points 1 week ago

they’re doing cool things despite musk. he is just money. they have an entire team dedicated to keeping him away from the day to day

[–] Nighed@feddit.uk 6 points 1 week ago

Between spaceX and Blue Origin they managed a full mission!

(Blue origin got to orbit, but lost their booster, spaceX caught the booster, but lost the starship)

[–] Bahnd@lemmy.world 4 points 1 week ago

Dont worry, atleast they are still flying half a ship.

[–] MooseTheDog@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago

It's a shame how when you try to put up the barest of goalposts for SpaceX people immediately rush in to literally make shit up to justify why this happening on the 7th launch is a good thing. It's also very capitalism that Elon has made a rocket that can save itself but not it's occupants - and this is being celebrated by right wingers.

[–] gazby@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 1 week ago

Booster catch starts about 6:30 if you wanna skip the rest 🚀

https://youtube.com/watch?v=qzWMEegqbLs