SCIENCE

SpaceX Starship could soon launch again

By Sanjana Shankar

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Launch

SpaceX's Starship, the most powerful rocket, is expected to launch again in six to eight weeks, according to the company's CEO Elon Musk.

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Starship

Starship, which measures 395-foot-tall, comprises a first-stage booster called Super Heavy and an upper-stage spacecraft called Starship.

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First test flight

Starship launched for the first time on April 20. While that test flight scored a few milestones, there were serious issues as well.

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Issues

Starship left a huge crater beneath the launch pad during the April test flight. SpaceX is working on a water-cooled steel plate to prevent future issues.

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Regulatory issues

Ahead of the second launch, SpaceX has to deal with several things. The company may also encounter regulatory issues.

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