SpaceX is set to launch its Starship Super Heavy rocket on its highly anticipated 11th test flight.
The mega rocket spacecraft is set to launch on October 14, with liftoff scheduled at 4:45 a.m. IST.
This mission, taking place from the Starbase facility in South Texas is set to be critical for the Mars-bound spacecraft, with several ambitious objectives that will shape the future of deep space missions, reusability, and spacecraft design.
Focus on Advanced Landing Techniques
On this flight, the Super Heavy booster will attempt new landing burn engine configurations not previously demonstrated in flight.
This time, the booster will ignite 13 Raptor engines at the start of its landing burn, transitioning mid-manoeuvre to a five-engine setup, an upgrade from earlier tests that used only