SpaceX postpones the second launch of the Starship rocket: Reason named
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SpaceX has once again postponed the launch of its Starship rocket. The flight was initially scheduled for November 17, according to SpaceX's statement.
Elon Musk, the founder of SpaceX, revealed that technical issues arose during the launch, specifically mentioning the need to replace a grid fin actuator.
"We need to replace a grid fin actuator, so launch is postponed to Saturday," Musk stated on his Twitter page.
We need to replace a grid fin actuator, so launch is postponed to Saturday
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 16, 2023
The company had planned to launch Starship on November 17. Starship is a reusable rocket designed to deliver satellites, payloads, crew, and cargo to various orbits, as well as Earth, lunar, and Martian landing sites.
"We are developing a fully reusable launch system that can deliver satellites, payloads, crew, and cargo to a variety of orbits, as well as Earth, lunar, and Martian landing sites," the company stated on its X (Twitter) social media page.
The launch of Starship
On November 16, SpaceX obtained permission for the launch of Starship from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
The first launch of Starship took place on April 20. During the inaugural launch, some of the Raptor engines on the Super Heavy booster, which is part of the Starship rocket, experienced a malfunction, leading to the loss of stability. Elon Musk stated that multiple attempts might be needed for a successful launch.
Starship, developed by Elon Musk, is a pivotal component of his plan for delivering cargo and humans to Mars.
