SpaceX

20 November 2023 19:24

View from atop the tower at liftoff
Source: @SpaceX

SpaceX

20 November 2023 04:03

Musk's video with the slow-mo removed by us.

SpaceX

20 November 2023 03:31

Starship Flight 3 hardware should be ready to fly in 3 to 4 weeks. There are three ships in final production in the high bay (as can be seen from the highway).
Source: @elonmusk

SpaceX

19 November 2023 23:11

Just inspected the Starship launch pad and it is in great condition!

No refurbishment needed to the water-cooled steel plate for next launch.

Congrats to SpaceX team & contractors for engineering & building such a robust system so rapidly!
Source: @elonmusk

SpaceX

19 November 2023 20:11

Watch the three center engines on Starship’s upper stage gimbaling just after separation. Right before they ignite for hot-staging, the engines angle themselves outward to direct their exhaust towards the vented interstage before re-centering for ascent.
Source: @SpaceX

SpaceX

19 November 2023 18:33

From the entire SpaceX team, thank you to our customers, Cameron County, spaceflight fans, and the wider community for the continued support and encouragement.
Source: @SpaceX

SpaceX

19 November 2023 01:55

Looks like the front fell off...
Source: @astroferg

The front of Ship 25 has been spotted from the coast Florida after the events witnessed during IFT-2.

It's possible this was the debris big enough to be visible when burning up near Puerto Rico.

Some speculate the mostly empty tanks might have allowed the front to separate at a welding line and escape the FTS during the much smaller explosion.

The FAA might not be happy about this but we can't say anything for sure.

🌐 Analysis video

SpaceX

18 November 2023 23:16

Launch pad is in great shape
Source: @elonmusk

SpaceX

18 November 2023 21:46

Starship ignition 🔥
Source: @ABernNYC

SpaceX

18 November 2023 19:29

Thirty. Three. Raptors.

Super stoked to have captured Booster 9 and her Raptor engines in their glory this morning - the was the first time all 33 were successfully ignited with continuous burn through first stage flight.
Source: @_mgde_

SpaceX

18 November 2023 18:51

Starship (Debris) Entry in Puerto Rico 🇵🇷
Source: @eliassob

SpaceX

18 November 2023 17:48

Starship liftoff in slow motion
Source: @SpaceX

SpaceX

18 November 2023 16:57

Tracking camera views of hot-staging separation
Source: @SpaceX

SpaceX

18 November 2023 16:31

Starship liftoff through successful hot-stage separation
Source: @SpaceX

SpaceX

18 November 2023 16:21

Now that we have seen a proper 1st stage burn with B9. How the hell did B7 fly? That was so broken
Source: @Lezzyl_

SpaceX

20 November 2023 17:37

The world's most powerful rocket launches at sunrise
🌐 Watch in 4K + HDR

SpaceX

20 November 2023 03:32

Source: @elonmusk

SpaceX

20 November 2023 00:52

The world’s most powerful launch vehicle ever developed, powered by 33 Raptor engines, lifting off from Starbase
Source: @SpaceX

High-res

SpaceX

19 November 2023 23:10

Starship and Super Heavy lifting off on flight 2. Check out those pressure waves!
Source: @thejackbeyer

SpaceX

19 November 2023 20:05

Starship’s hot-stage separation was the first time this technique has been done successfully with a vehicle of this size
Source: @SpaceX

SpaceX

19 November 2023 18:27

Source: @texas_lizard, @cnunezimages, @austinbarnard45

SpaceX

19 November 2023 00:34

Startship Booster Flight 1 Vs. Flight 2 Velocity Comparison
Source

SpaceX

18 November 2023 22:31

Starship Liftoff through a Remote Camera, 500mm.
Source: @SpaceXFP

SpaceX

18 November 2023 19:33

IFT-1 vs IFT-2: Aerial comparison

SpaceX

18 November 2023 18:51

My favorite photo from this morning's launch. Captured using techniques I've never used before, it exceeded my expectations in every way. I feel this photo perfectly illustrates the beauty and power of Starship.
Source: @AJamesMcCarthy

SpaceX

18 November 2023 18:25

First aerial look at stage zero post Starship IFT 2!
Source: @RGVaerialphotos

SpaceX

18 November 2023 17:29

🚀 Summary of Starship's Second Integrated Test Flight

SpaceX's Starship second integrated flight test showcased a significant achievement with successful liftoff and stage separation using all 33 Raptor engines. However, the test faced challenges as the booster experienced a 'rapid unscheduled disassembly' after a hot-staging separation, and the Starship's engines continued firing until eventually being lost too.

This test was pivotal for SpaceX in enhancing Starship's reliability for their goal of multiplanetary habitation.

Key Points
•  Post-separation, the booster
underwent a 'rapid unscheduled disassembly'.
•  Starship survived stage separation but lost signal before burn completion, indicating an explosion.
•  Potential first stage pressurization issues speculated based on engine behavior.
•  SpaceX deems the test 'incredibly successful' despite the disassembly.
•  FAA reported the loss of the vehicle but no injuries or property damage.
•  FAA's mishap investigation may lead to corrective actions for SpaceX.

Do you think we will see another Starship launch before the end of the year? (Poll)

Best posts from IFT-2

SpaceX

18 November 2023 16:46

Comparison between the two launches
Source: @spacesudoer

SpaceX

18 November 2023 16:26

The Orbital Launch Mount is looking a lot better this time
Source: NSF

SpaceX

18 November 2023 16:03

A mishap occurred during the SpaceX Starship OFT-2 launch from Boca Chica, Texas, on Saturday, Nov. 18. The anomaly resulted in a loss of the vehicle. No injuries or public property damage have been reported.

The FAA will oversee SpaceX's mishap investigation into the second Starship flight test, as expected, with no injuries or public property damage reported.

Full statement: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/11/18/spacex-starship-second-rocket-launch.html
Source: @thesheetztweetz