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SpaceX, smooth landing for rocket after 4 failures

2021-05-07T02:34:47.032Z


In previous attempts there were explosions (ANSA) SpaceX's prototype Starship rocket successfully landed at the Texas base on its fifth attempt, after impressive explosions had been recorded in the previous four. This test flight represented a big win for Elon Musk's space company, which tweeted "Nominal spaceship landing!". 'Nominal' means normal in the context of space flight. Live feed of Starship SN15 flight test → https://t.co/Hs5C53qBxb h


SpaceX's prototype Starship rocket successfully landed at the Texas base on its fifth attempt, after impressive explosions had been recorded in the previous four.



This test flight represented a big win for Elon Musk's space company, which tweeted "Nominal spaceship landing!".

'Nominal' means normal in the context of space flight.

Live feed of Starship SN15 flight test → https://t.co/Hs5C53qBxb https://t.co/chZjdVAute

- SpaceX (@SpaceX) May 5, 2021



The video of this latest attempt was broadcast live by SpaceX - and is still visible - on its official social channels. The execution was not entirely perfect: a small fire engulfed the base of the rocket shortly after landing. The host who told the event live on the web, John Insprucker, explained that this phenomenon "is not unusual because they are using methane", adding that the engineers are still struggling with some design problems. The flames were quickly extinguished with a fire hydrant. 

Source: ansa

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