SpaceX Starship Third Test Flight

SOURCE npr.org
SpaceX is set to launch the third test flight of its giant rocket, Starship, with upgrades and changes in procedures. The rocket is expected to carry humans to the moon and Mars, with the ultimate goal of reducing the cost of space travel. The launch is scheduled for Thursday, March 14 at around 8AM ET.

Key Points

  • Upgrades and changes made for the third test flight
  • Focus on fuel transfer, engine relighting, and thermal protection
  • Potential to revolutionize space travel if successful

Pros

  • Potential to carry humans to the moon and Mars
  • Stainless steel construction for reusability and cost reduction
  • Development funded by NASA for lunar landing system

Cons

  • Previous test flights ended in failure
  • Challenges with fuel transfer and engine relighting in space
  • Uncertainty surrounding the success of the upcoming test flight