Set as Homepage - Add to Favorites

【“Women of the West Imagined: Persian Occidentalism, Euro-eroticism, and Modernity.”】

Source：Defense Information Network Editor：Tech Time：2025-06-27 04:47:12

SpaceX's much-anticipated second test launch of its colossal Starship went ahead on “Women of the West Imagined: Persian Occidentalism, Euro-eroticism, and Modernity.”the morning of Nov. 18. It ended in flames.

The FAA cleared SpaceX for the launch from its coastal base in Boca Chica, Texas, on Nov. 15. The commercial space company, known for revolutionizing rocketry by building reusable rockets that land back on Earth, planned a high-altitude demonstration that was expected to last for 90 minutes, barring any issues. The test was postponed by a day — to the 18th when a brief 20-minute launch window was set to open at 7:00 a.m. CT / 8:00 a.m. ET — to make repairs.

Crucially, the space exploration company has tempered expectations for these launches, and rightfully so. Starship — standing 397 feet high (with its booster) and powered by a whopping 33 engines — isn't nearly a finished vehicle. It's still in the demonstration phase. The first launch test in April 2023 saw Starship fly for around three minutes before SpaceX deliberately destroyed the wayward rocket.

You May Also Like

"Starship stacked for flight. This is another chance to put Starship in a true flight environment, maximizing how much we learn," SpaceX wrote on Nov. 16 on X, the site formerly called Twitter.

Mashable Light Speed Want more out-of-this world tech, space and science stories? Sign up for Mashable's weekly Light Speed newsletter. By clicking Sign Me Up, you confirm you are 16+ and agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Thanks for signing up!
SEE ALSO: Does space romance make NASA cringe? It's complicated.

The Elon Musk-owned company said that its Starship progress is in "rapid iterative development" as the company tests the craft and makes the necessary modifications. One day, SpaceX plans for Starship to be "a fully reusable launch system capable of carrying satellites, payloads, crew, and cargo to a variety of orbits and Earth, lunar, and Martian landing sites."

How to watch the replay of the SpaceX Starship launch

SpaceX live-streamed both its launch and flight, using cameras on the ground and attached to the rocket.

You can watch the replay directly on the SpaceX websiteor on its X account page. SpaceX started its livestream before the launch window opened, so if you want to skip the pre-programming and go to the launch itself, head to 38 minutes on the replay.

Related Stories
  • How NASA's new megarocket stacks up against its legendary predecessor
  • NASA's Mars helicopter beamed back truly sci-fi photos
  • The best telescopes for gazing at stars and solar eclipses in 2024
  • How a NASA nuclear rocket engine could unleash the solar system
  • If a scary asteroid will actually strike Earth, here's how you'll know

Want more scienceand tech news delivered straight to your inbox? Sign up for Mashable's Light Speed newslettertoday.

The rocket's enormous booster lifted off and separated successfully from the top half of the Starship before exploding; instead of landing in the Gulf of Mexico as planned. Communication with the top half of the rocket was lost a few minutes after that, at 480,000 feet, when it was destroyed — right before SpaceX was set to shut down its engines. It was originally planned that the Starship would orbit Earth before splashing down in the Pacific Ocean.

Previous：Great white shark leaps into tiny boat, fisherman treats it like NBD

Next：Best smart scale deal: Get 15% off an Etekcity scale at Amazon

Related Articles
Related Recommendations
Categories
Latest Articles
Popular Articles
Hot Recommendations
Featured Column

Quick Links

A Tesla in Autopilot mode crashed into fire truck on an L.A. freewayDramatic photos of flooded Paris as the Seine overflowsDoorDash helps users combat food wasteEverything you need to know about shopping at Amazon GoIntel tells some customers to avoid its Spectre patchSo, Pornhub's launching its own line of sex toys, naturallyApple discontinuing the iPhone X in 2018 makes complete senseSterling K. Brown makes history at SAG Awards, wins Best Actor: DramaApple may start replacing iPhone 6 Plus models with the iPhone 6S PlusOphelia movie review at Sundance Film FestivalCheck out HBO's 'Mosaic,' but then don't forget to download the appKFC wings now come in a DIY drone box because 2018Instagram might tell you when somebody's screen recorded your storySpace startup Rocket Lab successfully sent a rocket to orbitMaking GIFs just got way easier thanks to Google's keyboard appRupert Murdoch wants Facebook to pay publishers, which is adorableSnapchat update lets Stories spread via text, email, even FacebookRIP Ursula K. Le Guin, dreamer of the best dreamsMozilla challenges Google Chrome with new update to Firefox QuantumWoman harassed by man who won't take no for an answer gets rescued by helpful stranger Someone approved 'white elevators' signs at Republican convention Inbox by Gmail, Google's experimental email client, has only 6 months to live 'Destiny 2: Forsaken' review: Bungie found a way to gamify FOMO Mark Zuckerberg subtly made a case for not breaking up Facebook The new iPhones are jaw Here's how much rain Hurricane Florence could dump on the East Coast Melania Trump accused of plagiarizing Michelle Obama speech, Rickrolling America A proper eulogy for Nils Sjoberg, Taylor Swift's pseudonym Trustworthy human proves his reliability with a doggie trust fall YouTube removes pro 'American Horror Story' apocalypse scene will make you scared of your phone Geoffrey Owens lands TV roles, after being job shamed Alleged burglar uses 'Pokémon Go' as excuse, police are not impressed All the best dance moves from the Republican National Convention I wanted a new iPhone. Apple confused the hell out of me. Apple Watch updates will be huge for Apple's health ambitions San Francisco rolls out safety campaign to ensure riders get in the right Uber or Lyft Selena Gomez criticized after weighing in on the Taylor Swift/Kanye West drama Hands on with the iPhone XS Max Apple didn't mention anything about AirPower, AirPods, or iPads

2.4821s , 8288.5703125 kb

Copyright © 2025 Powered by 【“Women of the West Imagined: Persian Occidentalism, Euro-eroticism, and Modernity.”】,Defense Information Network  

Sitemap

Top

Quick Links