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India Today
28-05-2025
- Science
- India Today
Elon Musk reveals why SpaceX lost control of Starship and crashed over Indian Ocean
SpaceX's ambitious Starship program faced another setback as its ninth test flight ended in a fiery crash over the Indian Ocean in wee hours of Elon Musk addressed the incident, highlighting both the mission's progress and the technical issues that led to the confirmed that Starship achieved its scheduled main engine cutoff, marking a significant improvement over previous flights. Notably, there was no significant loss of heat shield tiles during ascent, a positive development for the spacecraft's thermal protection However, the mission was ultimately compromised by leaks that caused a loss of main tank pressure during the coast and re-entry phases. This loss of pressure led to the rocket spinning out of control and breaking apart as it re-entered Earth's atmosphere at high Flight 9: Ship 35 has lost attitude control. NSF - (@NASASpaceflight) May 28, 2025'Leaks caused loss of main tank pressure during the coast and re-entry phase. Lot of good data to review,' Musk stated, emphasising that every test, even those ending in failure, provides valuable insights for future heat shield, which had been a concern in earlier flights, performed well, and the vehicle made it further than in previous test also included a partially successful reuse of the Super Heavy booster and attempted deployment of mock Starlink satellites, although the payload doors failed to open fully — an issue seen in earlier tests as ahead, Musk announced that the launch cadence for the next three Starship flights will increase, with launches scheduled every three to four play to SpaceX for continuing to show Ship while they still had comms with it. Most companies would have ended the stream by now. NSF - (@NASASpaceflight) May 28, 2025This accelerated pace reflects SpaceX's 'fail fast, learn fast' philosophy, using each test to refine the rocket's systems and bring the company closer to its goals of lunar and Mars the dramatic crash, the mission yielded critical data, reinforcing SpaceX's commitment to rapid development and iterative testing as it continues to push the boundaries of Watch
India Today
28-05-2025
- Science
- India Today
Video: Starship crashes over Indian Ocean as SpaceX loses control mid-flight
SpaceX's Starship program faced another setback on Wednesday, when its Starship upper stage crashed into the Indian Ocean after the company lost control of the rocket nearly 30 minutes into its ninth test mission, which lifted off from Starbase in Texas, was designed to further demonstrate Starship's orbital and reentry capabilities, with the upper stage targeting a controlled splashdown halfway around the globe. advertisementThe Starship upper stage was carrying eight Starlink simulator satellites, intended to be deployed in orbit as part of SpaceX's ongoing efforts to validate the vehicle for future satellite launches and deep space missions. However, the mission encountered trouble when, instead of deploying the satellites, Starship began spinning uncontrollably. SpaceX engineers lost control of the vehicle, which ultimately crashed into the Indian Ocean minutes failure follows two consecutive Starship test flights earlier in 2025 that also ended prematurely, highlighting the technical challenges SpaceX faces in developing the world's largest and most powerful rocket Flight 9: Ship 35 has lost attitude control. NSF - (@NASASpaceflight) May 28, 2025In previous flights, issues such as engine failures and onboard fires led to explosions over the Caribbean and the Atlantic, prompting SpaceX to implement a series of hardware upgrades and procedural changes ahead of the ninth the crash, SpaceX's iterative approach to rocket development means each test, even unsuccessful ones, provides valuable data. The company remains committed to refining Starship's design, with the goal of achieving full reusability for missions to the Moon, Mars, and is closely watching Starship's progress, as the vehicle is slated to play a key role in the Artemis program's lunar landings in the coming SpaceX analyses the latest failure, anticipation builds for future flights, with hopes that lessons learned from this and previous mishaps will bring Starship closer to operational Watch
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First Post
28-05-2025
- Science
- First Post
Musk's SpaceX launches 'super heavy' Starship Flight 9 in 9th test flight
SpaceX launched its Starship Super Heavy rocket from South Texas, marking another step toward future Moon and Mars missions. The mission, named Starship Flight 9, lifted off at 5:00 am IST and featured the Super Heavy booster on its second flight. read more SpaceX successfully launched its Starship Super Heavy rocket early Wednesday from its Starbase site in South Texas. The launch, which happened at 5:00 am IST, is a major step toward SpaceX's goal of building a reusable rocket system to carry people to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. The mission, called Starship Flight 9, used the Super Heavy booster for the second time, along with Ship 35. The booster first flew earlier this year during Flight 7. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD LAUNCH! Starship Flight 9 departs Starbase. REFLIGHT milestone for Booster 14. Ship 35 is riding atop. NSF Stream live on X and YT. — NSF - (@NASASpaceflight) May 27, 2025 This is a developing story.
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Science
- Time of India
starship rocket: Starship Flight 9 Test: Will SpaceX be successful now? Here's launch date, time, site, Starship size, flight duration and how to watch live
New Test Launch Date, Time and Site Previous Failures in 2024 Possible Backup Dates and Launch Window Focus on Reuse of Booster ADVERTISEMENT Starship's Size and Purpose How to Watch Live? Viewing Options in South Texas ADVERTISEMENT Flight Duration Booster Recovery Plan Changed ADVERTISEMENT FAQs SpaceX will attempt its ninth Starship rocket flight on May 27. The flight is named Starship Flight 9. This mission follows two earlier launches that ended in failure. SpaceX hopes to test the reuse of its massive Super Heavy booster The launch is scheduled for no earlier than Tuesday, May 27. The time is set for 7:30 p.m. EDT (2330 GMT). The flight will take place at the Starbase site in South Texas. This will be the ninth flight for Starship. It will be the first to reuse a Super Heavy flights earlier in January and March failed. In both cases, the booster returned to Earth successfully. However, the upper stage of the rocket failed shortly after launch. These were Flights 7 and official time for the launch is 7:30 p.m. EDT. SpaceX has not confirmed a specific launch window. In previous launches, it used 30-minute windows. That would allow a launch between 7:30 and 8:00 p.m. EDT. Local authorities have closed roads through May 29. Backup days may be May 28 or launch will test the reuse of the Super Heavy booster. The same booster launched Flight 7 in January. Four of its 33 engines were replaced for this new test. This will be the first time SpaceX tries to fly a used fully assembled, Starship stands 400 feet tall. It is the largest rocket built. It is designed for full reuse. SpaceX aims to use it for missions to Earth orbit, the moon and Mars. NASA has selected Starship to carry Artemis astronauts to the moon in will show the launch on its official webcast. It will begin 30 minutes before liftoff. The livestream will be available on SpaceX's website and its X account. will also broadcast the event on in South Texas can view the launch in person. Good locations include Isla Blanca Park on South Padre Island. Port Isabel is another option. Visitors should prepare for traffic mission is expected to last just over one hour. It will attempt to follow the same path as Flight 8. The upper stage will release eight Starlink simulators . These will burn up on reentry. SpaceX will also attempt to restart one Raptor engine in previous missions, the booster will not return to Starbase. It will try to land softly in the Gulf of Mexico. It will then be discarded. This is because it is the first reused SpaceX will stream the launch live on its website, X account, and X TV. will also show the event with prelaunch Starlink simulators are meant to test satellite deployment. They will follow a suborbital path and burn up in Earth's atmosphere after reentry.
Economic Times
24-05-2025
- Science
- Economic Times
Starship Flight 9 Test: Will SpaceX be successful now? Here's launch date, time, site, Starship size, flight duration and how to watch live
Representative Image SpaceX will attempt its ninth Starship rocket flight on May 27. The flight is named Starship Flight 9. This mission follows two earlier launches that ended in failure. SpaceX hopes to test the reuse of its massive Super Heavy launch is scheduled for no earlier than Tuesday, May 27. The time is set for 7:30 p.m. EDT (2330 GMT). The flight will take place at the Starbase site in South Texas. This will be the ninth flight for Starship. It will be the first to reuse a Super Heavy booster. Starship flights earlier in January and March failed. In both cases, the booster returned to Earth successfully. However, the upper stage of the rocket failed shortly after launch. These were Flights 7 and official time for the launch is 7:30 p.m. EDT. SpaceX has not confirmed a specific launch window. In previous launches, it used 30-minute windows. That would allow a launch between 7:30 and 8:00 p.m. EDT. Local authorities have closed roads through May 29. Backup days may be May 28 or 29. Also Read: This launch will test the reuse of the Super Heavy booster. The same booster launched Flight 7 in January. Four of its 33 engines were replaced for this new test. This will be the first time SpaceX tries to fly a used fully assembled, Starship stands 400 feet tall. It is the largest rocket built. It is designed for full reuse. SpaceX aims to use it for missions to Earth orbit, the moon and Mars. NASA has selected Starship to carry Artemis astronauts to the moon in will show the launch on its official webcast. It will begin 30 minutes before liftoff. The livestream will be available on SpaceX's website and its X account. will also broadcast the event on in South Texas can view the launch in person. Good locations include Isla Blanca Park on South Padre Island. Port Isabel is another option. Visitors should prepare for traffic delays. Also Read: The mission is expected to last just over one hour. It will attempt to follow the same path as Flight 8. The upper stage will release eight Starlink simulators. These will burn up on reentry. SpaceX will also attempt to restart one Raptor engine in previous missions, the booster will not return to Starbase. It will try to land softly in the Gulf of Mexico. It will then be discarded. This is because it is the first reused booster. Can the public watch the Starship Flight 9 launch live? Yes, SpaceX will stream the launch live on its website, X account, and X TV. will also show the event with prelaunch coverage. What is the purpose of the Starlink simulators on this mission? The Starlink simulators are meant to test satellite deployment. They will follow a suborbital path and burn up in Earth's atmosphere after reentry.
