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The reviews are done—SpaceX is clear to launch Starship (arstechnica.com)
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Everything appears to be “go” for launch Friday of the tallest rocket ever built.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The southern tip of Isla Blanca Park on South Padre Island is one of the ideal places to watch this from. Bring ear protection if you make the trip.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

My wife and I watched the Falcon 9 launch from Epcot a couple of weeks ago. It felt like the most American retro futurist thing I'll ever experience.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

So jealous, I was sitting on the steps of the Hard Rock Cafe there a while back waiting for a launch that was ultimately postponed. One day I’ll catch one.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

33 Raptor Engines?

I get that technology has come a long way since the N1, but it still seems like a big gamble

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

I mean, it “almost” worked last time, around 4-5 of them failed if I recall correctly. And the thrust vector control is electric now so that’s a huge upgrade from before.