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SpaceX appears to be planning a launch for its new Starship later today, with the SN15 prototype likely blasting off in a matter of hours.
Elon Musk’s company wants to send people to Mars for the first time one day using the Starship spacecrafts.
Unlike conventional rockets, the Starship’s target is to be able to take off and land multiple times.
The SN15 launch attempt already took place on Friday, however it was cancelled with no reason given.
When will the Starship SN15 be launched?
SpaceX has been given a launch window from its Starship facility in Boca Chica, Texas, between 12 and 8 p.m. local time.
This suggests that the launch could happen at any moment between 6 p.m. and 2 a.m. in Poland.
Cameron County has announced road closures for the entire eight-hour period, as well as marine danger notices.
A letter sent to local residents states: “There is a risk that a malfunction of the SpaceX vehicle during these activities will create an overpressure event that can break windows,”
“Therefore, in order to protect public health and safety, it is recommended that you consider temporarily vacating yourself, other occupants, and pets, from the area.“
“At a minimum, you must exit your home or structure and be outside of any building on your property when you hear the police sirens, which will be activated at the time of the space flight activity, to avoid or minimize the risk of injury.”
How to watch from Poland?
The precise launch time will not be known until about 10 minutes before the launch, when SpaceX will broadcast a live stream on its website and YouTube channel.
If weather conditions prohibit the launch from taking place today, a backup date has been set for tomorrow.
What is the aim of the event?
SpaceX has ambitious goals for the Starship spacecraft.
The ultimate goal is to send people to Mars, which it plans to accomplish by 2030.
The first four high-altitude experiments all reached a height of at least 10 kilometers, but three of them exploded on landing, and the fourth exploded shortly after landing.
Despite the explosions during previous tests, SpaceX claims it will be able to complete an orbital flight by July.
A commercial trip around the moon is planned for 2023, and the corporation has partnered with Nasa to send astronauts back to the moon the following year.
Musk predicts that by 2050, humans will be able to survive on Mars.