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SpaceX Prepares for Second Starship Test Flight

Following a delay due to technical issues, the launch is set to take place on Friday, November 18, with the mission expected to last about 90 minutes.

  • SpaceX is set to launch its second Starship test flight on Friday, November 18, 2023, following a delay due to the need to replace a grid fin actuator on the launch stack.
  • The first test flight in April 2023 ended in an explosion, causing significant damage and leading to regulatory investigations.
  • The Starship system, consisting of the Starship spacecraft and the Super Heavy booster, is crucial to SpaceX's plans for human exploration of the moon and Mars.
  • The upcoming test flight will see the Starship attempt to reach speeds quick enough to enter Earth's orbit, with the mission expected to last about 90 minutes.
  • The launch will be broadcast live from SpaceX's Starbase facility in Boca Chica, Texas.
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