Starprophet (PBUH) on Nostr: Elon's SpaceX Starship: Booster 14 successfully lands back at its launch tower ...
Elon's SpaceX Starship:
Booster 14 successfully lands back at its launch tower (OLM-1), Ship 33 blows up near end of its burn.
IFT-7, January 16, 2025.
Cause of Ship 33 RUD:
"Preliminary indication is that we had an oxygen/fuel leak in the cavity above the ship engine firewall that was large enough to build pressure in excess of the vent capacity.
"Apart from obviously double-checking for leaks, we will add fire suppression to that volume and probably increase vent area. Nothing so far suggests pushing next launch past next month."
Elon X post: https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1880060983734858130
#Space #SpaceX #Starship #ElonMusk #IFT7
IFT7 fate of B14 & S33 16JAN2025.mp4
Booster 14 successfully lands back at its launch tower (OLM-1), Ship 33 blows up near end of its burn.
IFT-7, January 16, 2025.
Cause of Ship 33 RUD:
"Preliminary indication is that we had an oxygen/fuel leak in the cavity above the ship engine firewall that was large enough to build pressure in excess of the vent capacity.
"Apart from obviously double-checking for leaks, we will add fire suppression to that volume and probably increase vent area. Nothing so far suggests pushing next launch past next month."
Elon X post: https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1880060983734858130
#Space #SpaceX #Starship #ElonMusk #IFT7
IFT7 fate of B14 & S33 16JAN2025.mp4