The rocket will soar to an altitude of at least 32,000ft (10km), after which it will attempt to touch back down on the launch pad in one piece. Only the onboard cameras are giving any indication of the rocket’s progress as it disappears into the clouds. As with every SpaceX launch, there is a potential safety to public health. The last Starship model, the SN11, came crashing down into the launch pad on March 30 after a mid-flight engine fire. SN15 has undergone initial testing, and Musk initially tweeted the aim was to launch last month, but that target continued to slip. The rocket hit six miles in the air, performed the flip and landed back on the pad. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. SN15 has started venting and a frost line has appeared indicating that propellants are being loaded into the vehicle. Want an ad-free experience?Subscribe to Independent Premium. SpaceX Starship launch: Will Starship SN15 launch this week? After hovering for a moment, Starship will begin its belly-flop descent controlled by its flaps. According to SpaceX documents filed with the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC), SpaceX may be looking to fly the SN15 on April 20. Another person said: "Starting the #SN15 launch day with the 1967 Classic film "Journey To The Far Side Of The Sun". The official live stream has frozen but the rockets still appear to be firing and 3 and half minutes into the flight we’re approaching 10km apogee. You can unsubscribe at any time. SpaceX has already blown up four Starship prototypes since December last year and pressure is mounting on Elon Musk's company to ace the imminent test flight. by The Editor. SpaceX has successfully launched and landed a prototype of its Mars-bound Starship rocket. The notice reads: "There is a risk that a malfunction of the SpaceX vehicle during these activities will create an overpressure event that can break windows. SpaceX boss Elon Musk confirms that the test has been a success. "At a minimum", residents have been urged to leave their homes when police sirens sound 10 minutes before the launch. One person said: "This is always a good sign of a probable launch when Mary gets an alert notice.". 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Cameron County officials have pencilled in more road closures from 6pm to 2am BST (12pm to 8pm BST). READ MORE: Life after death: THIS is the process you will go through when you die. If you missed it, you can watch a replay of SpaceX’s Starship SN15 flight test here: It was a long wait but worth it in the end. SN15 is a new iteration of prototype Starship with many upgrades over previous vehicles. Documents reveal SpaceX is looking to test a Starlink terminal onboard the spacecraft. Mr Musk said on Twitter: “SN15 rolls to launch pad in a few days. April 12, 2021 ~ 16:11 UTC [~11:11 CDT] by Chris Bergin April 8, 2021. NET Apr 30, 2021. SN10 takes flight. SpaceX has been facing mounting pressure from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ever since the SN8 exploded in December last year and SN11’s doomed flight could throw another spanner in the works. The evacuation notice indicates SpaceX's backup window opens at 6pm BST today and closes at 2am tomorrow (12pm to 8pm CDT). SpaceX launched and landed its Starship SN15 Wed, making it the first prototype to survive a high altitude test. However, SpaceX has pulled the plug on Starship at the very last minute multiple times before and for many different reasons. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? "Really hoping SN15 and those Raptors land today to prove the concept of the flip.". The flight test will be similar to the previous 10-kilometer flights with other Starship prototypes. Anthony Cuthbertson 5 … ", DON'T MISS...21-TON space debris falls to Earth in uncontrolled reentry [REPORT]Jupiter and Saturn to be visible in the night skies this week [INSIGHT]UFO sighting: Triangle UFO seen over California say alien hunters [PICTURES]. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. SpaceX Starship launch: What time will the rocket launch from Boca Chica today? How the Starship SN15 launch should go. April 12, 2021 ~ 18:08 UTC [~13:08 CDT] Ground venting has been observed at the launch pad site. SpaceX fans have been sharing their excitement for the launch on social media, keeping their fingers crossed all goes according to plan today. Anthony Cuthbertson 30 April 2021 18:48. We’ll continue to bring you any major updates but until then you can read the full story of Starship SN15’s milestone test right here: Elon Musk plans to build up to 100 Starships every year in order to colonise the Solar System. Starship SN15 is expected to roll out to the launch site at SpaceX’s Boca Chica facility in Texas on Friday 9 April, before testing begins on Monday 12 April. Starship SN15 is now set to launch No Earlier Than (NET) Wednesday – following a scrub on Tuesday – testing upgrades that SpaceX hopes will … April 12, 2021 ~ 17:48 UTC [~12:48 CDT] All personnel have been cleared from the pad. Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. SN15’s launch date will depend on a number of factors, including an official investigation into the crash landing. SN15, as with previous prototypes, has received an increased amount of tiles, allowing SpaceX to test how the TPS performs under the stress of cryoloading the vehicle, along with launch and landing. SN15 features several upgrades over its predecessors. If the rocket hits the ground too hard - as it has done so far - chances are it will blow up into a ball of flames. As is custom with SpaceX, it has not provided an exact launch date, with fans likely to experience a weeks-long wait. "This is the film Starship makes me think of every time they fly one. Starship SN15 rolls to launch site as Raptor testing ups a gear. When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Starship SN15 will conduct a test flight to 10 kilometers in altitude and then attempt a propulsive landing on the landing zone. It was announced by Elon Musk that Static SN15 static fire completed and that now they are preparing for a flight later this week. Suborbital Pad A, Starbase, Texas, USA. Last week, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that it has authorized SpaceX's plans to launch SN15, as well as two more vehicles — SN16 and SN17 — in the weeks ahead. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. SpaceX boss Elon Musk said previous issues with the rocket’s Raptor engines had been fixed “six ways to Sunday”. It is not clear why the launch was scrubbed, but poor weather has been looming over the firm's testing facility in Boca, Chica Texas. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. The rocket is unlikely to fly this weekend for various reasons. Express. SN15 was transported to the launch site on 8 April to prepare for a suborbital test launch planned later in the month. And if the last four Strship flights have proven anything, it is that rockets are very much akin to flying bombs. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. SpaceX fans have been desperate to see the SN15 in action. Spacex Launch: Starship SN15 test dates set as debris hotline launched Visualising Elon Musk’s vast wealth in four charts SpaceX CEO Elon Musk … There is a slight fire at the base of Starship SN15 but that is a huge success for SpaceX and a massive milestone passed for Elon Musk’s Mars ambitions. ", Alert notice delivered and road/beach closure has been scheduled for Wednesday, May 5. The test objectives will be to ascend to altitude, maintain attitude control during maneuvers, descend, and land. Starship vehicle serial number 15 (SN15) rests on the launch pad prior to its much anticipated test flight, now expected for May 5, 2021. Credit: Nicholas D’Alessandro / Spaceflight Insider Hopes are high, however, for the SN15, which Mr Musk said has "hundreds of design improvements" on its predecessors. We’re not going to be able to see a lot as Starship SN15 heads up towards an altitude of 10km. There is a slight fire at the base of Starship SN15 but that is a huge success for SpaceX and a massive milestone passed for Elon Musk’s Mars ambitions. SpaceX could be planning to launch the SN15 on April 20, Express.co.uk said. The latest attempt took place at around 5.30pm local time (11.30pm BST) on Wednesday, after airspace clearance was approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), road closures were in place with Cameron County, and marine hazard notices had been issued. If SpaceX manages that feat by Sunday, Starship SN15 will likely be able to attempt a static fire test on Monday, April 19th. According to Ars Technica's latest report, SpaceX already received authorization from South Texas' local officials. “Hopefully, one of those improvements covers this problem. As SpaceX's rapidly reusable interplanetary launch and landing system gained a huge sign of NASA approval –and a lot of government cash to boot–the Starship SN15 is scheduled to undergo a Static Fire test as early as Wednesday to clear the way for a test flight no earlier than Thursday. Starship SN15 launch scrubbed. The next-generation spacecraft lifted off from SpaceX’s Starbase facility in Boca Chica, Texas, on Wednesday. SpaceX Tuesday is the latest target date for a launch of the newest Starship. SpaceX cancelled the first test flight of Starship SN15. Once at the launch pad, SN15 will undergo a series of tests before taking flight. Should today's launch attempt be delayed or scrubbed due to poor weather or technical problems, a backup window is in place on Thursday. As is custom with SpaceX, it has not provided an exact launch date, with fans likely to experience a weeks-long wait. Starship's SN15 Launch Date. Will the Starship SN15 launch next week? SN15 is the fifth full-scale iteration of the Mars-bound rocket and is due to launch from SpaceX's Boca Chica facility in South Texas. #WenHop ?������������������@NASASpaceflight pic.twitter.com/DJgnhPISmR. The fire at the base of the Starship rocket has also been put out. Starship SN15’s high-altitude flight test follows four previous attempts that all ended in massive explosions. After the Starship SN15 fired up for the first time, there will be a data review to check its performance. 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After weeks of uncertainty concerning SN15's launch date, fans were ready to see the rocket fly on Tuesday, May, 4 but the launch was scrubbed and likely pushed back to Wednesday. Solar storm travelling at 1.8 million km per hour has hit Earth, Yellowstone volcano hit by 43 earthquakes amid fears of overdue blast. Starship SN15 saw a pre-launch Static Fire Test on Monday, April 27th, 2021. “It has hundreds of design improvements across structures, avionics/software & engine. The original launch date, which was pencilled in for Tuesday, coincided with worldwide celebrations of the sci-fi epic Stars Wars as the date May 4 sounds like a play on the Star Wars catchphrase, "may the force be with you". The fire fried some of the rocket's avionics, preventing the SN11 from safely touching down in one piece. April 20, 2021. in Science. An official live stream of the launch was shared by SpaceX, which you can see below. Mr Musk said on Twitter: "SN15 rolls to launch pad in a few days. It states the road could be blocked anytime from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Central Time - “Hwy 4 traffic, near Boca Chica Beach, may be intermittently delayed,” a county representative wrote (date is subject to change). Mary, a resident of Boca Chica Village and a member of NASASpaceflight, tweeted:  "Alert notice delivered and road/beach closure has been scheduled for Wednesday, May 5. After weeks of uncertainty concerning SN15's launch date, fans were ready to see the rocket fly on Tuesday, May, 4 but the launch was scrubbed and likely pushed back to Wednesday. SpaceX Starship launch: The next-gen rocket will launch on its first test flight, Sunspot forming on the Sun as NASA satellites see 'spray' of plasma, Alert notice delivered and road/beach closure has been scheduled for Wednesday, May 5. Five minutes into the flight and we’re reaching the critical moment now. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. However, the SN15's launch date is approaching. 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