A Second Away from Tragedy! SpaceX’s Starship Catch Almost Went Horribly Wrong!

SpaceX’s Starship Catch Was One Second from Disaster!

SpaceX’s Starship is a fully reusable rocket designed to take humans and cargo to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. On April 20, 2023, Starship made its first orbital flight, reaching an altitude of 63 miles before returning to Earth and landing in the Gulf of Mexico. The flight was a major milestone for SpaceX, but it was also a near-disaster.

Starship Super Heavy booster came within one second of aborting first “catch”  landing - SpaceNews

During the re-entry phase, the Starship’s heat shield began to fail, causing the spacecraft to overheat. The heat shield was designed to withstand temperatures of up to 5,000 degrees Fahrenheit, but the actual temperatures reached during re-entry were much higher. As a result, the Starship’s structure began to weaken, and the spacecraft started to break apart.

Despite the damage, the Starship was able to make a successful landing in the Gulf of Mexico. However, the landing was not without its problems. The spacecraft landed at a high speed, and it bounced several times before coming to a rest. This caused the Starship to sustain further damage, and it was eventually declared a total loss.

The Starship’s near-disaster was a major setback for SpaceX, but it also provided valuable lessons. The company learned that the heat shield design needed to be improved, and that the landing procedure needed to be refined. SpaceX also learned that the Starship was capable of surviving a high-speed re-entry, even with a damaged heat shield.

SpaceX is now working on a new version of the Starship that is designed to be more reliable and safer. The company is also working on a new landing system that will allow the Starship to land more gently. SpaceX hopes that the Starship will be ready for its next flight in 2024.

SpaceX wants to attempt Starship booster catch during first orbital launch

The Starship’s near-disaster was a reminder of the risks involved in space exploration. However, it is also a reminder of the incredible achievements that can be made when we push the boundaries of human knowledge and technology. SpaceX is committed to making space exploration safe and accessible for everyone, and the Starship is a major step in that direction.

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