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    • BREAKING: We Finally Know Why Starship Flight 8 Failed! SpaceX Reveals All:

    SpaceX announces results of mishap investigation for Flight 8 (and no, it wasn't the same problem from Flight 7!)
    Flight 9 officially targeted for May 27th, Tuesday, at 6:30pm CDT
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    • BREAKING: Starship Launch Approved, and the New Reveal No One Expected!:

    quote uploader: "Well, we have the FAA information we have been eagerly waiting for! Indeed, we are potentially just days from flight, but some intriguing new insights to talk about too in yet another week packed with action. Not only is the Starship Launch Approved, we have the New Reveal No One Expected. Turns out, SpaceX have never been controlling the flip of the booster direction. Well, they are trying to in Flight 9! Also, they dropped that they are going to do a hard splashdown with the booster this time. So much great stuff here today. Alongside it all, a bunch of other space goodness to dive into as well so let's just jump right into it".
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    • [4K] Watch the FIRST Booster Re-Flight for Starship Flight 9!:

    uploader quote: "[TIME SUBJECT TO CHANGE] SpaceX is launching the 9th full stack Starship with its Super Heavy booster, featuring the first booster re-use! They'll be reflying Booster 14 which previously flew on Flight 7. The booster will not be caught as SpaceX will attempt some more hazardous engine out scenarios with the booster, so it will splashdown off the coast. But perhaps the biggest milestone is whether Starship S35 will be the first version 2 vehicles to reach the goals of deploying dummy payloads, testing radical heat shield options, and ultimately propulsive splashdown in the Indian Ocean after the setbacks of Flight 7 and Flight 8's Starships.
    • Starship Flight 9 Checkouts Completed for Launch TODAY: The Countdown Begins!:

    Starship Flight 9 Checkouts Completed for Launch TODAY: The Countdown Begins! Are you ready to see Starship take to the skies? We’re getting very close to Flight 9—the mission that could mark the beginning of a new era for the Starship program. With a flight this important, it’s essential to understand the key steps and objectives involved. That’s exactly what this episode is here to do: break everything down so you can easily follow along and evaluate the mission’s success. If you’re ready, let’s dive in. As you know, Starship has now been fully stacked, setting the stage for its highly anticipated launch. On May 26, Elon Musk confirmed, “If all goes well, Starship launches tomorrow,” referring to May 27, 2025. This statement signaled the final countdown to Flight 9—a mission packed with goals that could shape the future of the entire program. Starship Flight 9 Checkouts Completed for Launch TODAY: The Countdown Begins! Immediately after stacking, SpaceX carried out final systems checks to ensure everything was in top condition. These included the grid fin wiggle test for Booster 14 (B14) and the flap test for Ship 35 (S35). Both tests were completed successfully, indicating the hardware is ready for what could be one of Starship’s most critical missions yet. The launch is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. local time, with fueling expected to begin about an hour beforehand. Around this time, the official live stream will also go live, allowing viewers from around the world to witness history in the making. While the pre-launch sequence might seem routine, it’s actually one of the most sensitive and crucial phases. SpaceX has to be especially cautious this time. In the previous mission, the first launch attempt was aborted just moments before liftoff. That incident highlighted the need for meticulous attention during final checks. Every system—from propellant loading to tank pressurization—must operate flawlessly. The water deluge system, which is used to suppress heat and acoustic energy at liftoff, will also be activated just before ignition. It has performed well in past missions, and there's confidence it will do so again. Starship Flight 9 Checkouts Completed for Launch TODAY: The Countdown Begins! These pre-flight steps, though easy to overlook, are vital to the success not only of Flight 9 but of all future missions. Reliability at this stage builds trust in the entire Starship system and ensures that launches can proceed without unnecessary delays or setbacks. Then comes the moment we've all been waiting for—the liftoff. After nearly three months of preparation, Flight 9 will take Starship on its next major test flight. The first milestone is straightforward yet essential: achieving a clean lift-off with all engines firing. Historically, some Starship flights have experienced engine issues immediately after clearing the pad, caused by stress and extreme conditions during ignition. This time, the stakes are even higher. Flight 9 marks the first mission using a fully reused booster—B14, which previously flew in Flight 7. Not only that, but 29 of the 33 Raptor engines onboard are also reused from that same mission.
    • Watch live! SpaceX to launch Starship on 9th flight test:

    • SpaceX Starship Flight 9 LIVE from Starbase, TX!
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    • Elon Musk Serves Up New Starship Program Information!:
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