Elon Musk's Anticipation of Sunday Starship Rocket Launch Amid Regulatory Delays
Elon Musk, despite a 9% drop in TSLA shares on Friday following Thursday night's eagerly anticipated robotaxi reveal event, may still be on a roll. The momentum could extend into the weekend with the potential launch of SpaceX's Starship mega-rocket as early as Sunday. This is in spite of apparent regulatory delays from the Federal Aviation Administration under the Biden-Harris administration.
On Friday afternoon, SpaceX announced, "Starship stacked ahead of its fifth flight test. We expect regulatory approval in time to fly on October 13." Musk responded to SpaceX's post, suggesting, "Looks like Starship might fly on Sunday!" He added, "This is the largest & most powerful flying object ever made at more than double the thrust of the Saturn V Moon rocket. We will try to catch it upon return to launch site using the Mechazilla arms like giant chopsticks (like Karate Kid)!"
Details of the Upcoming Starship Test Flight
SpaceX provided additional details about the upcoming Starship test flight. The fifth flight test of Starship could launch as soon as October 13, pending regulatory approval. A live webcast of the flight test will start about 30 minutes before liftoff, which can be viewed on the new X TV app. The launch window will open as early as 7:00 a.m. CT. As with all developmental testing, the schedule is dynamic and likely to change.
Flight 4 was a significant success, with a fully successful ascent followed by the first-ever booster soft-landing in the Gulf of Mexico and Starship making it through a brilliant reentry before its landing burn and splashdown in the Indian Ocean.
The fifth flight test of Starship aims to take another step towards full and rapid reusability. The primary objectives will be attempting the first-ever return to launch site and catch of the Super Heavy booster and another Starship reentry and landing burn, aiming for an on-target splashdown of Starship in the Indian Ocean.
Elon Musk's Concerns About Regulatory Delays
Musk has been notably outspoken about his concerns that the Biden-Harris administration is using federal agencies to slow down his companies, such as SpaceX. He has also criticized the administration's legal actions against SpaceX's Starlink before the hurricane that devastated parts of western North Carolina, arguing that it likely cost lives.
Musk has also expressed his concerns about the government's "lawfare" on Tucker Carlson. He warned that if Kamala Harris wins the election, she will target free speech, stating, “They’ll try to prosecute X, they’ll try to prosecute me. The amount of lawfare we see taking place is outrageous.”
The government's legal actions against Musk and his companies are believed to be due to Democrats' opposition to X's free speech. Hillary Clinton and John Kerry have recently made statements that seem to confirm this.
Despite the ongoing controversy surrounding Robotaxi Day, a giant Starship could be launched within the next day.
Bottom Line
Elon Musk's ambitious plans for SpaceX's Starship mega-rocket continue to make headlines. Despite regulatory delays and criticism from the current administration, Musk remains optimistic about the future of space exploration. What are your thoughts on this matter? Do you think the Starship will successfully launch on Sunday? Feel free to share this article with your friends and engage in the discussion. Don't forget to sign up for the Daily Briefing, which is available every day at 6pm.
Elon Musk's Anticipation of Sunday Starship Rocket Launch Amid Regulatory Delays
Elon Musk, despite a 9% drop in TSLA shares on Friday following Thursday night's eagerly anticipated robotaxi reveal event, may still be on a roll. The momentum could extend into the weekend with the potential launch of SpaceX's Starship mega-rocket as early as Sunday. This is in spite of apparent regulatory delays from the Federal Aviation Administration under the Biden-Harris administration.
On Friday afternoon, SpaceX announced, "Starship stacked ahead of its fifth flight test. We expect regulatory approval in time to fly on October 13." Musk responded to SpaceX's post, suggesting, "Looks like Starship might fly on Sunday!" He added, "This is the largest & most powerful flying object ever made at more than double the thrust of the Saturn V Moon rocket. We will try to catch it upon return to launch site using the Mechazilla arms like giant chopsticks (like Karate Kid)!"
Details of the Upcoming Starship Test Flight
SpaceX provided additional details about the upcoming Starship test flight. The fifth flight test of Starship could launch as soon as October 13, pending regulatory approval. A live webcast of the flight test will start about 30 minutes before liftoff, which can be viewed on the new X TV app. The launch window will open as early as 7:00 a.m. CT. As with all developmental testing, the schedule is dynamic and likely to change.
Flight 4 was a significant success, with a fully successful ascent followed by the first-ever booster soft-landing in the Gulf of Mexico and Starship making it through a brilliant reentry before its landing burn and splashdown in the Indian Ocean.
The fifth flight test of Starship aims to take another step towards full and rapid reusability. The primary objectives will be attempting the first-ever return to launch site and catch of the Super Heavy booster and another Starship reentry and landing burn, aiming for an on-target splashdown of Starship in the Indian Ocean.
Elon Musk's Concerns About Regulatory Delays
Musk has been notably outspoken about his concerns that the Biden-Harris administration is using federal agencies to slow down his companies, such as SpaceX. He has also criticized the administration's legal actions against SpaceX's Starlink before the hurricane that devastated parts of western North Carolina, arguing that it likely cost lives.
Musk has also expressed his concerns about the government's "lawfare" on Tucker Carlson. He warned that if Kamala Harris wins the election, she will target free speech, stating, “They’ll try to prosecute X, they’ll try to prosecute me. The amount of lawfare we see taking place is outrageous.”
The government's legal actions against Musk and his companies are believed to be due to Democrats' opposition to X's free speech. Hillary Clinton and John Kerry have recently made statements that seem to confirm this.
Despite the ongoing controversy surrounding Robotaxi Day, a giant Starship could be launched within the next day.
Bottom Line
Elon Musk's ambitious plans for SpaceX's Starship mega-rocket continue to make headlines. Despite regulatory delays and criticism from the current administration, Musk remains optimistic about the future of space exploration. What are your thoughts on this matter? Do you think the Starship will successfully launch on Sunday? Feel free to share this article with your friends and engage in the discussion. Don't forget to sign up for the Daily Briefing, which is available every day at 6pm.
