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SpaceX Makes Progress on Second Test of Starship

The private sector space company overcame red tape and government delays to get to launch day.

Reason

SpaceX launches giant new rocket but a pair of explosions ends the second test flight

SpaceX's Starship rocket, the biggest and most powerful ever built, launched from South Texas on Nov 18, but lost the booster and spacecraft minutes into the test flight. The goal was to reach an altitude of 150 miles and send the bullet-shaped spacecraft around the world. Despite improvements to the…

The Hindu

SpaceX Starship megarocket launches on 2nd-ever test flight, explodes in 'rapid unscheduled disassembly' (video)

SpaceX's next-generation Starship megarocket launched on its second-ever test flight today (Nov. 18), but exploded in a 'rapid unscheduled disassembly.'

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SpaceX’s Starship reaches space for first time but explodes moments later

Elon Musk’s next-generation craft reaches space but then explodes, similar to first flight in April

The Guardian - US

Watch again: Live launch of SpaceX’s Starship

Watch the live launch of the SpaceX Starship rocket into orbit on Saturday (18 November).

The Independent UK

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 88 — Thanksgiving Special

On Episode 88 of This Week In Space, Tariq and Rod discuss what they are grateful for in space.

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SpaceX is preparing its mega rocket for a second test flight

SpaceX is prepping its mega rocket for a test flight meant to circle the world

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A 'successful failure': SpaceX's Starship achieves liftoff, loses contact mid-flight

The rocket cleared the launchpad and separated from its booster, surpassing the first attempt. But minutes later, controllers lost contact with the vehicle.

WEKU

SpaceX Starship test flight fails minutes after launch on second attempt

SpaceX launched its mega rocket Starship on Saturday, but lost the booster and then the spacecraft minutes into the test flight.

France 24

Watch SpaceX's Starship launch on its 2nd-ever test flight today

SpaceX plans to launch its giant Starship vehicle for the second time ever this morning (Nov. 18), and you can watch the action live.

Space

SpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellites on 1st of back-to-back missions this weekend

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched 23 Starlink internet satellites from Florida on Saturday (Nov. 18), the first of two planned Starlink launches this weekend.

Space

These SpaceX fans say they'll stay after 1-day Starship launch delay to Saturday

Travelers from near and far aren't letting the launch delay deprive them of their chance to see the world's largest rocket — Starship — take flight.

Space

SpaceX delays second test flight of world’s largest rocket until weekend

Starship now scheduled to launch from Texas on Saturday instead of Friday as component needs replacing

The Guardian - UK

SpaceX’s Starship, The Most Powerful Rocket On Earth, Could Fly Again On Saturday

The most powerful rocket in the world will get another test on Saturday.

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Meditating in VR is so good that astronauts brought it to space

SpaceX and HTC just launched a VR headset to the International Space Station, proving that meditation in VR is the best way to transport yourself elsewhere.

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SpaceX delays second Starship test launch to Nov. 18 to replace rocket part

SpaceX delayed its second test flight of a Starship rocket and Super Heavy booster to no earlier than Saturday (Nov. 18), to replace a rocket part.

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What time is SpaceX's 2nd Starship and Super Heavy launch on Nov. 18?

SpaceX has a two-hour window to launch the Starship SN25 spacecraft and Super Heavy rocket on Nov. 18, starting at 8 a.m. EST (1300 GMT).

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SpaceX's 2nd Starship launch on Nov. 18: How it will work

Here's a brief explainer of the second-ever test flight of SpaceX's Starship vehicle, which is planned for Saturday (Nov. 18).

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The Independent UK

SpaceX will try again to launch its mega rocket into orbit after first attempt ended in an explosion

SpaceX is aiming for another test flight of its mega rocket on Friday after getting the final OK from the Federal Aviation Administration

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Watch SpaceX's Starship launch for 2nd time ever on Nov. 18

SpaceX's Starship will make its second attempt to reach space on Nov. 18, and you can watch the launch live here.

Space

SpaceX gets license for 2nd launch of giant Starship rocket

The Federal Aviation Administration has granted a license for the second-ever liftoff of SpaceX's huge Starship vehicle, which could now occur as early as Saturday (Nov. 18).

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NASA's SPHEREx mission aims to map 450 million galaxies and 100 million stars

NASA has begun construction has started on SPHEREx, a new extraordinary mission that will map the sky in unprecedented detail and color.

LiveScience

NASA and Japan launch world's 1st wooden satellite into orbit. Here's why it could help solve a huge problem for our planet.

The magnolia wood LignoSat is an attempt to make space junk biodegradable. NASA and Japan's space agency (JAXA) could launch it as soon as 2024.

Space

SpaceX launches world's 1st satellite that can pinpoint carbon emissions from space

The world's first satellite capable of detecting industrial sources of carbon emissions from space has just reached orbit — and it promises to be a game-changer.

The Hindu

At SpaceX, worker injuries soar in Elon Musk's rush to Mars

Current and former employees said injuries reflect a chaotic workplace where often under-trained and overtired staff routinely skipped basic safety procedures as they raced to meet Musk’s aggressive deadlines for space missions

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