“Starship departs for Mars at the end of the next year, carrying Optimus. If the landing goes well, the human landscape may start earliest in 2029, although 2031 is more likely to occur,” the billionaire Elon Musk announced on social network X on March 15.
Starship spacecraft in the 8th test on 6.3
Starship is a spacecraft built by SpaceX. It has a two -part design, including the spacecraft and the Super Heavy booster, which can return to the launch pad after the launch. Starship plays an important role in Mr. Musk’s long -term vision to bring people to Mars.
The US Aviation and Space Agency (NASA) is also waiting for an improved Starship version as a landing ship to the Moon for the Artemis program, with the goal of bringing astronauts back to the moon in this decade.
However, before SpaceX can perform those tasks, Mr. Elon Musk’s company must prove that this vehicle is reliable, safe for the crew and has the ability to refuel in orbit, which is very important for the tasks that travel far into space.
Right this month, SpaceX continued to test Starship, but the spacecraft exploded even though the Super Heavy booster rocket returned to the ground successfully.
A few minutes after being launched and separated from the booster missile, the spacecraft spacecraft did not control before the signal suddenly was cut.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said SpaceX will have to investigate before the next launch.
