SpaceX's Starship V3 Set for October 13 Launch, Marking Major Reusability Milestone
SpaceX is gearing up for another significant milestone in its Starship programme. The company plans to launch the Starship V3 on October 13, 2023, which coincides with the last day of Windows 10 support. This mission, Flight 11, will be the final launch of the version 2 variant before the debut of version 3 in 2026.
The Starship will lift off with 24 'flight-proven' Raptor engines, including one that will relight in space, a first for SpaceX. The flight will deploy eight Starlink simulators and test subsonic guidance algorithms with a dynamic banking maneuver before splashdown into the Indian Ocean. Notably, SpaceX does not plan to catch the booster this time; it will be sent into the Gulf of Mexico after a demonstration burn. Long-term, SpaceX aims to return both the booster and upper stage to the launch site for reuse, enhancing the reusability of its Starship components. This launch follows SpaceX's previous mission in October 2021, where it tested and improved the reusability capabilities of Starship's upper stage.
The upcoming Starship V3 launch on October 13, 2023, marks a significant step towards SpaceX's goal of making space travel more affordable and accessible. With this flight, SpaceX continues to push the boundaries of reusable space technology, paving the way for future missions and potentially enabling in-space refueling.
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