The massive rocket still needs to undergo a number of upgrades before its second test flight, which could take place in six weeks. Or not.
Since then, SpaceX has been gearing up to see its megarocket fly once again for a second test flight. As Musk recently revealed, however, the company is implementing a few changes ahead of Starship’s next launch, including switching to a hot-staging approach. Through this new adjustment, engines in the rocket’s upper stage will ignite prior to separating from the booster.The Ship 25 prototype will be mounted atop Booster 9 for the upcoming test flight.
The booster itself has had some upgrades, namely switching from hydraulic thrust vector controls to electric thrust vector controls, which is aimed at preventing Starship’s tumbling anomaly experienced during its first liftoff.Even as SpaceX continues to move ahead with upgrades to the launchpad and the rocket itself, the company still needs the go-ahead from the Federal Aviation Administration before it can launch Starship for a second test flight.
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