8 Astonishing Facts About SpaceX's Starship Flight 5 That Will Blow Your Mind
8 Astonishing Facts About SpaceX's Starship Flight 5 That Will Blow Your Mind
MAJOR UPDATE
MAJOR UPDATE
SpaceX's Flight 5 marked the first try to catch a booster mid-air using "chopstick" arms on the launch tower. It could redefine rocket reusability.
SpaceX's Flight 5 marked the first try to catch a booster mid-air using "chopstick" arms on the launch tower. It could redefine rocket reusability.
The First Mid-Air Booster Catch Attempt
The First Mid-Air Booster Catch Attempt
At nearly 400 feet, Starship is the world's tallest and most powerful rocket, towering over even the historic Saturn V.
At nearly 400 feet, Starship is the world's tallest and most powerful rocket, towering over even the historic Saturn V.
Tallest Rocket Ever Built
Tallest Rocket Ever Built
Starship holds around 1,200 tons of liquid oxygen and methane, double the Falcon Heavy's capacity, pushing the limits of space tech.
Starship holds around 1,200 tons of liquid oxygen and methane, double the Falcon Heavy's capacity, pushing the limits of space tech.
Record-Breaking Fuel Capacity
Record-Breaking Fuel Capacity
Uses a rare technique where the upper stage ignites before booster separation, improving efficiency during the ascent.
Uses a rare technique where the upper stage ignites before booster separation, improving efficiency during the ascent.
Innovative Hot-Stage Separation
Innovative Hot-Stage Separation
This flight helps prepare Starship for NASA's Artemis missions, aiming to land astronauts on the Moon as early as 2025.
This flight helps prepare Starship for NASA's Artemis missions, aiming to land astronauts on the Moon as early as 2025.
Future Moon Mission Testing
Future Moon Mission Testing
Starship's planned water landing in the Indian Ocean marks a new approach compared to earlier landings.
Starship's planned water landing in the Indian Ocean marks a new approach compared to earlier landings.
Splashdown in the Indian Ocean
Splashdown in the Indian Ocean
Fueled by methane, Starship uses a fuel that can be stored longer and synthesized on Mars for future missions.
Fueled by methane, Starship uses a fuel that can be stored longer and synthesized on Mars for future missions.
Methane-Powered Engine Advantage
Methane-Powered Engine Advantage
Launch regulations required navigating complex environmental concerns, causing significant delays before FAA approval.
Launch regulations required navigating complex environmental concerns, causing significant delays before FAA approval.
Overcoming Environmental Challenges
Overcoming Environmental Challenges