According to reports, Elon Musk revealed that the first test launch of the SpaceX Starship in April failed, and the rocket exploded in the air. More than 1000 revisions.
According to Elon Musk, the operation method of the starship before entering orbit will be adjusted, and the success rate of the second launch will be greatly improved. Elon Musk said: “I think the success probability of the next launch (or entering orbit) will be much higher than the first time, maybe 60% higher, depending on the separation of the levels.” The investment may reach 3 billion US dollars.
Starship is the next-generation rocket developed by SpaceX. Its goal is to send cargo to deep space destinations, such as the moon, Mars, and eventually complete manned landing missions.
During launch, the large Super Heavy booster will separate from the Starship spacecraft, and SpaceX has optimized the separation technology. Elon Musk said that SpaceX will accept “hot staging,” which means igniting the starship engine while the Super Heavy booster is still attached, which is a process during the launch process. Elon Musk emphasized: “This technology was used by the Soviet Union and Russia in space design.”
During Starship’s first launch, the rocket successfully left the launch pad, but multiple engines failed during the climb. When the starship prepares to separate from the Super Heavy, they remain connected as the entire rocket loses control. SpaceX was forced to activate the flight termination system, causing the rocket to explode and disintegrate in mid-air.
The interviewer asked Elon Musk if his commitment to space exploration had been shaken by the acquisition of Twitter? Elon Musk responded: “We’re trying to get to Mars as fast as possible.”
Elon Musk is unwilling to respond positively to some questions. For example, he created an AI company that may compete directly with OpenAI. What is the current status of this company? Elon Musk dodged the question. Starlink may go public, and Elon Musk also bypassed this issue. He believes that it is “illegal” to talk about this topic.
