SpaceX’s Starship rocket was once again stalled by weather conditions

SpaceX has delayed the Starship‘s 10th test flight due to unfavorable weather conditions. The launch, which was postponed for 24 hours, is intended to carry dummy Starlink satellites and conduct various experiments.

SpaceX planned to launch the 10th test flight of its giant Starship rocket after midnight, but due to adverse weather conditions, the launch was once again postponed. SpaceX announced the new launch date in a post on its X account, stating that the launch has been delayed for 24 hours.

Another Delay for the Giant Rocket

The launch, which was planned to take place at the Starbase facility in Texas, was scheduled for Monday, August 25, at 6:30 PM local time (2:30 AM Turkey time). Although there were no technical malfunctions, the launch was canceled due to unsuitable weather.

In fact, the Starship was also supposed to launch at the same time the day before. However, the company had postponed the flight due to a technical issue with the ground systems. This 10th test flight is considered a critical stage for SpaceX, as previous tests earlier this year, particularly the 7th, 8th, and 9th flights, experienced serious malfunctions, and an upper-stage Starship vehicle exploded during a ground test in June.

If it proceeds as planned, the 10th flight is intended to carry and deploy eight dummy Starlink satellites with the upper-stage Starship. Additionally, a single Raptor engine is planned to be re-ignited while in space. Different experiments will also be conducted during re-entry. The lower-stage Super Heavy will perform a series of experimental maneuvers after liftoff. Multiple landing burns will be attempted, and different engine configurations will be tested. However, neither stage will return directly; the Super Heavy is planned to make a controlled landing in the Gulf of Mexico, while the upper stage is planned to land in the Indian Ocean.

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