STARSHIP is the best rocket ever made! (or is it?)
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New photo of Artemis II heatshield (right) shows that the new trajectory works a lot better.
ALT Artemis I heatshield
ALT Artmeis II heatshield
Babe wake up SpaceX is giving us an HLS update 馃ス (I hope)
Join us on Oct. 23 for an update on our plans to return American astronauts to the Moon by 2028. NASA leadership will also give details on the upcoming Artemis III mission to test critical systems needed for future Moon landings. go.nasa.gov/4hNAvjO
ALT The Moon, as seen by Artemis II astronauts just before they passed behind it. The edge of the visible surface of the Moon, or the limb, is visible. Just beyond that is Earth, lit like a crescent moon.
4 ships (kinda) in MB2 is crazy...
People who live near Starbase when they hear that the biggest rocket ever will fly every day:
SpaceX is officially seeking FAA approval for up to 456 Starship launches and 912 landings per year from Starbase, a big increase from the 25 launches and 50 landings allowed today.
鈥⒙燩hase 1 would include up to 100 annual launches and up to 200 annual landings (100 of the Starship and 100 of the Super Heavy). Launches and landings could occur at any day or time of the week. FAA: "As the vehicle continues to mature and reliability improves, launch and landing rates are expected to increase. Starship and Super Heavy are designed to require minimal post-flight refurbishment."
鈥⒙燩hase 2 would include up to 456 launches originating from, and 912 annual landings at, the Boca Chica Launch Site at Starbase, Texas. Launches could occur at any time of day, but would only occur Monday through Friday. FAA: "This phase represents a mature program launching more than 100 times annually and would be implemented within several years."
Public comments are due by Nov. 30, 2026
