Gripping footage shows the moment that SpaceX's Starhopper failed a major test as the prototype craft's engine shot fire through out of a vent near its domed top. The test was announced on Twitter by the aerospace company's CEO, Elon Musk, earlier this month but was delayed for unknown reasons. Unlike previous tests, the giant ship wasn't tethered to the ground but instead attempted to rise 65 feet (20m) — as well as 65 feet (20m) sideways — into the air.
It was then meant to safely nestle back down onto the launch pad, but the procedure was aborted after the fire broke out on the launchpad at Boca Chica Beach in Texas. SpaceX's Starhopper failed a major test when the prototype craft's engine caused fire to shoot through the rocket and out of a vent near its domed top (pictured) 'It appears as though we have had an abort on today's test,' SpaceX engineer Kate Tice said during a live stream of the test flight.
'As you can see there, the vehicle did not lift off today. As I mentioned before, this is a development program, today was a test flight designed to test the boundaries of the vehicle.' According to Mr Musk, the fire was caused by a 'post-test fuel leak' but 'no major damage' resulted, the Telegraph reported. RELATED ARTICLES Previous 1 Next Tesco removes all traces of plastic from its slot online shopping...
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During a hop test, the Starhopper's single Raptor engine will be fired up. The hop involves a 'really short' low-altitude hovering demonstration, wherein the craft lifts just a few feet off the ground. SpaceX completed its first successful test firing of the 60 foot tall (18m) stainless steel rocket ship's powerful Raptor engine, causing it to lift briefly off of the launch pad, in April. Elon Musk's rocket firm has also conducted ground systems testing and loaded it with propellants. #StarHopper blowing off steam a bit ago near the top of the vehicle.
It was then meant to safely nestle back down onto the launch pad, but the procedure was aborted after the fire broke out on the launchpad at Boca Chica Beach in Texas. SpaceX's Starhopper failed a major test when the prototype craft's engine caused fire to shoot through the rocket and out of a vent near its domed top (pictured) 'It appears as though we have had an abort on today's test,' SpaceX engineer Kate Tice said during a live stream of the test flight.
'As you can see there, the vehicle did not lift off today. As I mentioned before, this is a development program, today was a test flight designed to test the boundaries of the vehicle.' According to Mr Musk, the fire was caused by a 'post-test fuel leak' but 'no major damage' resulted, the Telegraph reported. RELATED ARTICLES Previous 1 Next Tesco removes all traces of plastic from its slot online shopping...
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During a hop test, the Starhopper's single Raptor engine will be fired up. The hop involves a 'really short' low-altitude hovering demonstration, wherein the craft lifts just a few feet off the ground. SpaceX completed its first successful test firing of the 60 foot tall (18m) stainless steel rocket ship's powerful Raptor engine, causing it to lift briefly off of the launch pad, in April. Elon Musk's rocket firm has also conducted ground systems testing and loaded it with propellants. #StarHopper blowing off steam a bit ago near the top of the vehicle.