Texas: SpaceX reschedules Starship Flight 13 launch
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SpaceX has reset the 13th test flight of its Starship rocket for July 25, following an aborted attempt on July 16 caused by an engine malfunction. The launch window opens at 6:45 p.m. EDT (22:45 UTC) from the company’s Starbase site in Boca Chica, Texas. This will be the second test of the larger Starship V3 variant, equipped with upgraded Raptor engines intended for future orbital missions. Engineers have modified the Super Heavy booster and updated engine abort logic after earlier shutdowns. The mission aims to deploy 20 operational Starlink V3 satellites, including six carrying cameras to study heat shield performance.
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Timeline
- May 22 First Starship V3 reaches orbit
- May 22 Booster engine failure hampers splashdown
- May 22 Upper-stage engine shuts down early
- July 16 First Flight 13 attempt aborted
- July 16 Engine malfunction triggers automatic scrub
- July 25 Flight 13 launch window opens
- July 25 Mission to deploy 20 Starlink V3
- July 25 Six satellites to image heat shield
Why it matters
SpaceX's Starship tests are a big step towards affordable space travel. Successful launches mean more Starlink satellites. That could improve your internet speed and coverage. If you're a stargazer, mark July 25 on your calendar for a potential light show.
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