Are We There Yet?
Starship, take three
Mar 12, 2024
SpaceX prepares for its third Starship test flight with high stakes. The podcast dives into the history of women in the space program and the fight for female astronauts. Explore SpaceX's iterative testing approach, the evolution of Starship missions, and the significance of the upcoming test. Delve into NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Service Program, funding challenges, and provider competition. Learn about the exclusion of women in astronaut testing during the Mercury era and the influence of pioneering women in American space flight evolution.
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Quick takeaways
- SpaceX aims to improve Starship performance, showcasing iterative testing approach for future missions.
- Success of upcoming Starship test flight may expand SpaceX's satellite industry presence with larger payloads.
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Starship Test Launch Challenges and Ambitions
SpaceX is gearing up for a third test flight of the Starship rocket, aiming to correct previous challenges. The test aims to repeat past successes and fly further, showcasing SpaceX's iterative testing approach. The upcoming trajectory indicates a shift towards operational payloads and refueling tests rather than technical milestones. Successful missions may lead to future flights with multiple payloads, reflecting SpaceX's method of testing during active missions.
