SpaceX Nears Approval for Starlink Launches with Starship
Key Milestone: Starship’s Sixth Test Flight and Orbital Maneuverability
The United States is expected to grant approval for SpaceX to launch Starlink satellites using the Starship spacecraft.
According to Ars Technicas prediction following the flight test of the reusable Starship transportation system by SpaceX is that approval, for launching Starlink satellites using the next generation vehicle will likely be secured.
The article mentions that in trials the second phase of Starship showed its capability to navigate within low Earth orbit.
Super Heavy Booster and Starship’s Progress in Flight Testing
"The article mentions that this success could lead to Starship being approved for activities including launching Starlink internet satellites and conducting in space refueling tests. Both key objectives outlined in SpaceXs Starship development plan " the report notes, adding that the recent tests showed that Starships second stage can safely re enter Earths atmosphere without endangerment, to the general public.
Upcoming Goals: Starlink Satellite Launches and In-Space Refueling
According to an article from SpaceNews SpaceX faced difficulties in retrieving the Super Heavy booster during the sixth trial run of the Starship reusable transportation system, on November 20th. Despite this setback the Starship spacecraft managed to execute maneuvers successfully in low Earth orbit.
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