Editor’s note: A version of this story appeared in CNN’s science newsletter Wonder Theory. To receive it in your inbox, Register for free here. Events in space don’t often unfold the way they do in movies. But the journey of a spacecraft can yield awe-inspiring sights and surprising moments that are more spectacular than fiction. … Read more
Editor’s note: A version of this story appeared in CNN’s science newsletter Wonder Theory. To receive it in your inbox, Register for free here. Events in space don’t often unfold the way they do in movies. But the journey of a spacecraft can yield awe-inspiring sights and surprising moments that are more spectacular than fiction. … Read more
The fourth test flight of the largest and most powerful rocket ever built is in the books, and what a dramatic and nerve-wracking journey it was for SpaceX. SpaceX launched its Starship megarocket for the fourth time ever today (June 6) at 8:50 a.m. EDT (1250 GMT), sending the 400-foot-tall vehicle aloft from its starbase … Read more
SpaceX launched the world’s most powerful rocket on its fourth flight on Thursday, successfully launching the Starship’s upper stage into space and then bringing it back down through the heat of reentry for an apparently controlled splashdown in the Indian Ocean, despite serious damage to at least one steering fin. The giant Super Heavy first … Read more
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific developments and more. SpaceX’s Starship, the most powerful launch vehicle ever built, will make its fourth launch Thursday. The highly anticipated event is the company’s second unmanned test in 2024. SpaceX aims to mark new milestones this time, … Read more
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific developments and more. SpaceX’s Starship, the most powerful launch vehicle ever built, will make its fourth launch Thursday. The highly anticipated event is the company’s second unmanned test in 2024. SpaceX aims to mark new milestones this time, … Read more
SpaceX is launching its next Starship megarocket test flight early in the morning on Thursday, June 6, and if you’re hoping to see it live, you’ll need to know when and where to tune in. And for that, dear space fans, we have what you need. SpaceX focuses on one 8am EDT (1200 GMT) launch … Read more
A version of this story appeared in CNN’s science newsletter Wonder Theory. To receive it in your inbox, Register for free here. Every time SpaceX’s Starship system jumps off the launch pad, it unleashes an unmistakable roar over South Texas that heralds the most powerful rocket ever built. The 33 engines boost the spacecraft, which … Read more
A version of this story appeared in CNN’s science newsletter Wonder Theory. To receive it in your inbox, Register for free here. Every time SpaceX’s Starship system jumps off the launch pad, it unleashes an unmistakable roar over South Texas that heralds the most powerful rocket ever built. The 33 engines boost the spacecraft, which … Read more
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas – SpaceX’s Starship megarocket, the world’s largest and most powerful rocket, reached orbital speed for the first time Thursday during a historic third test flight from South Texas. Hundreds of Spring Break spectators, rocket launchers and SpaceX fans gathered along the southern shores of South Padre Island and surrounding areas to … Read more