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If everything goes according to plan, Wednesday’s test flight will see the Starship perform its first payload deployment in the form of 10 Starlink satellite simulators. In another first, the mission will also reuse a Raptor engine from the Super Heavy booster that launched and returned on the Starship’s fifth flight in October. Additionally, the Starship will fly with a series of upgrades to the spacecraft, including improvements to its flight computer, avionics, and heat shield.
But many will be watching Wednesday’s live stream to see if SpaceX can nail the homecoming of the Super Heavy booster using the launch tower’s enormous mechanical arms. SpaceX achieved the remarkable feat on the first try (below) during the fifth test in October, but was unable to execute it during the sixth test the following month.
Thousands of distinct vehicle and pad criteria had to be met prior to catching the Super Heavy booster. Thanks to the tireless work of SpaceX engineers, we succeeded with catch on our first attempt. pic.twitter.com/6wa5v6xHI0
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