Tariq is the Editor-in-Chief of Space.com and joined the team in 2001, first as an intern and staff writer, and later as an editor. He covers human spaceflight, exploration and space science, as well as skywatching and entertainment. He became Space.com's Managing Editor in 2009 and Editor-in-Chief in 2019. Before joining Space.
Jam packed issues filled with the latest cutting-edge research, technology and theories delivered in an entertaining and visually stunning way, aiming to educate and inspire readers of all agesSpaceX's Starship Flight 7"Ship" is stacked atop its Super Heavy booster for a planned launch on Jan. 13, 2025 at the company's Starbase facility in South Texas.spacecraft atop a giant Super Heavy booster to prepare for the next launch of the world's largest rocket next week.
As its name suggests, Flight 7 will mark SpaceX's seventh test flight of Starship, which is designed to be a fully reusable launch system for missions to Earth orbit, the moonDuring the Jan. 13 flight, SpaceX will test a series of enhancements to the Starship spacecraft, including upgrades to its flight computer, avionics and heat shield.
The Starship vehicle on Flight 7 also has smaller forward flaps that have been moved away from its heat shield to reduce exposure to excess heat during reentry, SpaceX wroteBreaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more!Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors
"The upcoming flight test will launch a new-generation ship with significant upgrades, attempt Starship’s first payload deployment test, fly multiple reentry experiments geared towards ship catch and reuse, and launch and return the Super Heavy booster," SpaceX wrote in the mission overview.If all goes well, the Super Heavy stage of the Flight 7 Starship will return to Earth to be caught by giant metal"chopstick" arms at its launch pad at Starbase.
"We accept no compromises when it comes to ensuring the safety of the public and our team, and the return will only take place if conditions are right," SpaceX officials wrote in the mission overview.to keep talking space on the latest missions, night sky and more! And if you have a news tip, correction or comment, let us know at:and joined the team in 2001, first as an intern and staff writer, and later as an editor.
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