SMRTR TechJan 8, 2025NewsBytes

SpaceX Starship's 7th test flight delayed to 'sometime next week'

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SpaceX has postponed Starship's seventh test flight to next week, as announced by CEO Elon Musk. The test will carry 10 Starlink simulators and demonstrate satellite deployment. SpaceX plans to recover the booster at the launch pad using metallic arms, with a backup plan to splash it down in the Gulf of Mexico. The Starship has undergone upgrades, including redesigned flaps, increased propellant volume, and improved heat shielding. This vehicle is crucial for NASA's Artemis program and potential Mars missions.

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