SpaceX to attempt putting Starship rocket into Earth orbit for first time
- Space X on Monday will attempt to launch its Starship rocket from Texas into Earth's orbit in a 10-hour flight which would deploy 26 Starlink satellites and would represent a milestone in the development of the massive launch vehicle.
- But the success of the launch is uncertain, as many previous tests have failed.
- SpaceX launches Starship on first orbital test around Earth (Reuters photo)Elon Musk-led SpaceX’s Starship megarocket reached Earth orbit for the first time on Monday, marking a major milestone for the space company’s ambitious plans for the spacecraft.
Confirmed
- Space X on Monday will attempt to launch its Starship rocket from Texas into Earth's orbit in a 10-hour flight which would deploy 26 Starlink satellites and would represent a milestone in the development of the massive launch vehicle.
Unverified
- But the success of the launch is uncertain, as many previous tests have failed.
- SpaceX launches Starship on first orbital test around Earth (Reuters photo)Elon Musk-led SpaceX’s Starship megarocket reached Earth orbit for the first time on Monday, marking a major milestone for the space company’s ambitious plans for the spacecraft.
Sources: Times of India, France 24