Starship has launched. The most powerful rocket went into space. This is SpaceX’s third attempt

This is the third orbital flight of the Starship rocket, which belongs to Elon Musk’s SpaceX. The two previous failed attempts took place in April and November last year. The first rocket was detonated, while the second one exploded on its own. However, SpaceX considers both failed attempts to be a success because the collected data will be used for further work and to eliminate possible faults during future flights.

The Starship rocket has launched. SpaceX is covering the event

Before At 3 p.m. on Thursday, March 14, the rocket took off again. During the third launch of the rocket, both stages, i.e. the booster and the spacecraft itself, were activated. The so-called the booster disconnected in space, then decelerated and returned to Earth. Starship is to launch its own engines in extraterrestrial space for the first time. If all goes according to plan, the rocket is expected to later re-enter the atmosphere and begin landing in the Indian Ocean. The report from the rocket launch appeared on website X.

According to unofficial information, a ceramic plate from the ship’s thermal shield probably fell off during the flight.

According to SpaceX, in the first minute after launch the rocket exceeded the speed of sound. During the third test flight, the Super Heavy drive should operate flawlessly and descend into the Gulf of Mexico in a controlled manner. It is also planned to reach Earth orbit, as well as an initial test of refueling technology in space.

The Spacex rocket began its next flight. In the future, it will reach the Moon

Let us remind you that Starship is to be the largest private space rocket and a multi-purpose vehicle. According to SpaceX’s announcements, the ship is to carry a 100-ton payload into Earth orbit. It will also be able to take nearly 100 astronauts into space. Starship flights to the Moon and Mars were also announced.