Amazing Moments From SpaceX's Starship Flight, With a Stunning Ending
SpaceX successfully launched its third-generation Starship, V3, from a new launch pad in Texas. The unmanned spacecraft tested various capabilities, including satellite deployment, despite encountering some engine issues. The mission aimed to demonstrate the vehicle's potential for future lunar and Mars missions.
- ▪The Starship V3 is 40 stories tall and designed for multiple space missions.
- ▪The flight tested the ability to carry a heavy payload of 45 tons.
- ▪SpaceX aims to use the Starship to assist NASA in landing astronauts on the moon.
Opening excerpt (first ~120 words) tap to expand
Amazing Moments From SpaceX's Starship Flight, With a Stunning Ending By Nick Arama | 1:46 PM on May 23, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. AP Photo/Eric Gay Elon Musk and SpaceX were at it again on Friday with the launch of their Starship. SpaceX’s third-generation Starship, called V3, took off from a brand-new launch pad at Starbase in Texas. And the unmanned ship was quite something to see. Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function () { googletag.display("div-gpt-300x250_2"); //googletag.pubads().refresh([gptAdSlot["div-gpt-300x250_2"]]) }); Liftoff of Starship! pic.twitter.com/LQLdjK5V6K— SpaceX (@SpaceX) May 22, 2026How cool is that? Very cool design as well, and it's 40 stories tall.
…
Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at RedState.
Discussion
0 commentsMore from RedState
