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T+289: Starship Flight 6, ABL’s Pivot, NS-26 (Headlines Preview)
Nov 22, 2024
Big news in the aerospace world! Starship Flight 6 is under the spotlight, showcasing its objectives and performance tweaks. ABL Space Systems is making waves by pivoting from commercial launches to missile defense. Meanwhile, Boca Chica is evolving with increased flight rates and potential new NASA missions. Recent updates also touch on Spire’s shift towards profitability and the exciting launches of Starlink 666 and Blue Origin’s New Shepard. Buckle up for an engaging look at the current landscape of space exploration!
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- Starship Flight 6 successfully tested SpaceX's maneuvering capabilities in orbit while highlighting updates in FAA regulations for increased launch activities.
- ABL's strategic pivot from commercial launches to missile defense underscores the shifting dynamics and challenges within the aerospace industry.
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Starship Flight 6 marked a significant test for SpaceX, featuring an in-space relight of the Raptor engines to evaluate maneuvering capabilities in orbit. This flight also tested the limits of the spacecraft by removing over 2,000 thermal protection tiles from certain areas, showcasing the capability to handle stress in different conditions. Although the flight experience was similar to the successful Flight 5, the booster diverged from a planned tower catch due to sensor issues, resulting instead in a successful soft splashdown offshore. Notable attendees included Elon Musk and President-elect Donald Trump, adding celebrity to an otherwise standard test flight.
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