SpaceX’s massive Starship rocket exploded minutes after it cleared the launch pad during a flight test Thursday. Elon Musk had said the test posed steep challenges and risks. Photo: SpaceX #Starship #ElonMusk #WSJ elon musk,space x,starship,starship launch,spacex starship,super heavy,super heavy launch,super heavy booster,super heavy space x,raptor,raptor engines,raptor … [Read more...]
Starship Launch: What Challenges Does Elon Musk’s SpaceX Face? | WSJ
Elon Musk’s SpaceX had hoped to blast off its Starship vehicle on its inaugural test flight Monday, but ended up scrubbing the mission due to a “frozen pressure valve.” Musk himself has sought to lower expectations for the first launch attempt. WSJ’s Micah Maidenberg explains the challenges Musk’s company faces getting Starship off — and back on — the ground. 0:00 Starship … [Read more...]