Fans of spaceflight development won't want to miss SpaceX's sixth test flight of the Starship megarocket. Here's how to watch ...
SpaceX is making final preparations for the sixth test flight of its mighty Starship rocket, featuring the most Super Heavy, the most powerful booster ever to fly.
Recommended Videos The Starship, comprising the main Super Heavy rocket and the upper-stage Starship spacecraft, will eventually be used to transport crew and cargo to the moon, Mars, and possibly beyond. What to expect The megarocket will launch from SpaceX’s Starbase facility in Boca Chica, Texas, creating a colossal 17 million pounds of thrust as it roars skyward. Within minutes, the upper-stage Starship spacecraft will separate from the Super Heavy booster, and continue on to orbit. Meanwhile, the Super Heavy will return to Boca Chica, whereupon SpaceX will attempt the second catch of the booster back at the launch site.
How to watch SpaceX is targeting the sixth flight test of the Starship for 5 p.m. ET on Monday, November 18.
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