The objective of the test flight, dubbed 'Flight No. 13'
The objective of the test flight, dubbed 'Flight No. 13', was to conduct a controlled splashdown of the upper section of the spacecraft in the Indian Ocean. SpaceX has rescheduled the test launch of the rocket carrying the Starship prototype to July 24.
Consensus
- SpaceX conducted its 13th test launch of Starship on July 24 from Starbase, Texas.
- The launch was delayed three times due to technical issues and weather conditions.
- The rocket successfully completed stage separation with the Super Heavy booster.
- Starship performed a controlled re-entry and splashdown in the Indian Ocean.
- Six satellites were deployed into orbit for testing communication systems and thermal protection.
Points of divergence
- The Starship S39 exploded after splashdown on May 23, with one of six Raptor engines failing during orbital insertion, requiring extended operation of the remaining engines. — vm
- Super Heavy performed a controlled splashdown in the Persian Gulf, not the Indian Ocean as stated by other sources. — fontanka
- The 12th test flight of Starship V3 occurred on May 23 and was considered successful despite engine failures, with data collected during atmospheric re-entry. — vedomosti
Coverage (4 sources)
- SpaceX Conducted 13th Test Launch of Starship After Three Delays — Вечерняя Москва
- "Star" ship launched on "Flight No. 13." SpaceX lifts off with the Starship mega-rocket — Фонтанка
- SpaceX delays Starship launch to July 24 due to weather conditions — Ведомости
- 🚀 SpaceX has rescheduled the test launch of a Starship prototype rocket to July 24. — ТАСС (Telegram)