Elon Musk Podcast SpaceX Starship Flight 10 Launch Update #news #spacex #elonmusk
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Aug 15, 2025 Discover the thrilling preparations for SpaceX's Flight 10! Dive into the intricacies of liftoff, stage separation, and splashdown plans. Hear about cutting-edge technological advancements and lessons learned from previous challenges. Get insights into the regulatory landscape that is shaping the mission's future. Space enthusiasts won't want to miss this exciting update!
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Full End-To-End Flight Objective
- Flight 10 aims to perform a full end-to-end test: liftoff, hot staging, booster catch, and ship splashdown in the Indian Ocean.
- The mission focuses on propulsion, guidance, and thermal protection using mass simulators instead of payloads.
Booster 16 Validated at Full Thrust
- Booster 16 is Block II with 33 Raptors and upgraded igniters to fix earlier low-power issues.
- A full-duration 33-engine static fire validated engine performance and plumbing before launch.
Ship 37 Thermal And Safety Upgrades
- Ship 37 uses both sea-level and vacuum Raptors and a nose payload door for future cargo testing.
- The team improved heat shield tiles and added aft vents and nitrogen purge to prevent propellant fires.