SpaceX CEO Elon Musk announced a new launch date for the second orbital attempt of the Starship rocket. Having overcome the problems encountered during the first attempt, SpaceX is closer to success this time.
Finally the expected news came. SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, the company’s developed Starship The date of the rocket’s second orbital launch attempt from official X account announced. This news created great excitement in the world of space travel and technology.
SpaceX Starship Launch Date Announced
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) gave SpaceX the necessary permission for Starship’s second orbital test. The first test took place on April 20 and the rocket reached a higher altitude than expected. However, a technical problem that occurred during the separation of the first and second stages led to the early termination of the mission and the introduction of the rapid dismantling protocol.
SpaceX stated that it made significant improvements in Starship’s design with the analyzes and data obtained after the first test. These developments raise hopes that the second attempt will be more successful.
According to Elon Musk’s statement, the launch date was postponed by one day because SpaceX had to replace a grid finding actuator on Starship. Thus, the launch will take place on Saturday, November 18, instead of Friday, November 17.
A successful orbital entry of Starship will be one of the important steps towards a multi-planet future for humanity. He hopes SpaceX will be successful in this historic mission, and all eyes are on Saturday’s launch.