SpaceX Starship Built-in Flight Take a look at 2 has been delayed 24 hours to no sooner than Saturday, November 18th, with the 20-minute launch window opening at 7 AM CT (13:00 UTC).
Rumors started swirling earlier right now because the gear wanted to destack Starship from atop Booster 9 arrived again on the launch website and was then confirmed by Elon Musk on X that they would wish to take away Starship and the new stage ring with a purpose to change a grid fin actuator.
We have to change a grid fin actuator, so launch is postponed to Saturday
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 16, 2023
This will even give SpaceX a bit extra time to finish some other last-second launch move procedures to make sure every thing flows easily earlier than the deliberate launch try.
SpaceX landed the essential FAA license for the second Starship take a look at flight on Wednesday.
SpaceX lands FAA license for 2nd Starship launch
If SpaceX is unable to launch on Saturday, they do have one other alternative on Sunday, however the climate begins coming into play on Sunday and Monday, and with Thanksgiving subsequent week, that would additionally power a delay into the twenty seventh and past. SpaceX is simply allotted a number of closures per 12 months, and customarily, round main holidays, they’re unable to shut the launch website.
All eyes will definitely be on Starbase early Saturday morning because the world’s strongest rocket makes an attempt its 2nd take a look at flight.
SpaceX will probably be streaming the launch on their web site and naturally, on X. Make sure to tune in for those who’re not within the space for the launch.
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