SpaceX moved its Starship upper stage to the test area for final checks before Flight 9. The company ran two tests last month, but might have seen problems during the second one. They never shared results about that test on social media. Blue flashes appeared at the end with possible engine trouble as shown in local video footage. The ship went back to the factory for fixes after those tests.
Engineers just sent it back to test grounds much faster than expected, suggesting any problems were easy to repair. The rocket features new fuel tanks with better engines than older models. It failed during two past flight attempts, which explains why SpaceX takes extra care this time. Coast Guard notices say May 20 marks the earliest launch date for Flight 9. Road closure signs hint at more tests happening very soon near the launch site.
Engineers just sent it back to test grounds much faster than expected, suggesting any problems were easy to repair. The rocket features new fuel tanks with better engines than older models. It failed during two past flight attempts, which explains why SpaceX takes extra care this time. Coast Guard notices say May 20 marks the earliest launch date for Flight 9. Road closure signs hint at more tests happening very soon near the launch site.
