Starship News

[sd455dan]

It Looks like SpaceX is close to launching the Largest and most Powerful Flying machine in World History.

Tentative Launch is slated for April 10

No matter what happens this will be an Event.

Hoping For a Big success.

The USA through a private Corporation will be able to move over 100 tons to LEO and much farther if they can get in orbit re fueling working.

 

[MossRoad]

I hope the weather is clear. I enjoy watching the launches.

 

[IXLR8]

The source I have says launching Not Earlier Than April 10. Firm date still not set. Can't wait for Starship to get on a regular launch schedule and get a bunch of the advanced 2nd generation Starlink satellites in orbit.

 

[sd455dan]

Yep FAA has not given approval after all...

NASA still has jets on standby.

Cannot be launched on the 10th without the FAA blessing.

Possible lawsuits as well.

 

[IXLR8]

Just noticed Starship has been delayed to; Not Earlier Than April 17.

 

[sd455dan]

WAI " What about it" updates on possible launch dates with some newer pics of the launch site, other starship builds and SpaceX has a hovercraft to shuttle people.

 

[ArlyA]

I wonder whats the point of the hover craft?

 

[cqaigy2]

I wonder whats the point of the hover craft?

Coolness factor?

 

[MossRoad]

 

[MossRoad]

I wonder whats the point of the hover craft?

The video said it goes between two places they need to get to in 15 minutes that would take an hour by car, as there's a waterway separating the two places. Plus.... it's cool.

 

[sd455dan]

OH BOY The FAA has issued a permit.

Monday could be the day.

BUT 420 is also a possibility

SpaceX cleared by FAA to launch first orbital Starship flight

SpaceX aims to launch Starship as soon as Monday from its private facility in Texas along the Gulf Coast.

www.cnbc.com

 

[MossRoad]

 

[sd455dan]

At this posting, Winds are under 15 mph and they have opened the Chop sticks for launch configuration.

This is a Live youtube feed with commentary watching Starship although not official SpaceX

If you have a question you can post it in their live chat

NASASpaceFlight Channel

SpaceX Live coverage goes Live link:

 

[IXLR8]

Present launch time is 8am CDT.

 

[sd455dan]

Countdown Continues

T Minus 40 minutes and Counting SpaceX channel is LIVE

 

[MossRoad]

Looks like it's scrubbed

 

[sd455dan]

Looks like it's scrubbed

yep, wet dress rehearsal 48 hours Mmm, 4/20?

Elon made a comment tweet about a frozen Valve.

Also, unless If it starts operating soon there will not be a Launch today.

 

[EddieWalker]

This is the first that I heard about this. I watch my local news, follow a few new websites, and haven't heard anything about this.

 

[IXLR8]

New launch window has been posted for 20-April;
1338-1430 GMT (9:28-10:30 a.m. EDT; 8:28-9:30 a.m. CDT)

 

[groundcover]

Sure hope that thing is tier 4 final!