Starship, the largest and most powerful rocket ever built, consists of two fully reusable components: the launch vehicle and the upper stage spacecraft. During the fifth test, SpaceX will attempt to grab the Super Heavy launch vehicle with a robotic arm (the Mechazilla tower) so it can be used next time.
this The company has never used the robot arm before.but it is crucial for future missions. There is currently no exact information on when Starship's fifth test flight will take place, but it is expected to take place in September. SpaceX has big plans for the spacecraft, which it wants to use to take people to the moon and later to Mars.
Starship 5 and Super Heavy are flight ready, pending regulatory approval. Additional enhanced hunt and flight 6 vehicle testing is planned while awaiting flight clearance. pic.twitter.com/FFoGPEtztI
— SpaceX (@SpaceX) August 8, 2024
The test, during which both the rocket and the super-heavy launch vehicle returned successfully, however, the spacecraft body was severely damaged, and now they are ready for the fifth test, and they are only waiting for official permission.'>
