Space Revolution: SpaceX successfully captures rocket level!

Space Revolution: SpaceX successfully captures rocket level!

In the afternoon of January 17, 2025, the impressive Mega rocket Starship from Starbase space station in Southern Texas started and set an important milestone in space history. The first drive level, known as Super Heavy, was successfully backed after its separation, which SpaceX succeeded for the second time. Während die Rakete auf ihrem Testflug in die Höhe schoss, zeigten Videoübertragungen, wie die untere Stufe kontrolliert zur Abschussrampe zurückkehrte und mit mechanischen Armen aufgefangen wurde, wie die Kleine Zeitung reported.

technical details of the rocket

Starship is not only known for its breathtaking dimensions, but also for its innovative drive systems. In order to drive the rocket, impressive Raptor engines are used, which offer four times higher thrust than the Merlin engines of the Falcon 9. A total of six engines are used in the starship room ferry, including three Raptor engines and three special Raptor Vacuum engines that have been optimized for use in space. Super Heavy, on the other hand, is driven by enormous 33 raptor engines, which ensure the necessary thrust at the start, such as SpaceX explained in detail.

The Starship project aims to develop a fully reusable rocket that is intended to significantly reduce the costs for future space missions. With a height of 70 meters for the first drive level and 50 meters for the room ferry itself, SpaceX sets new standards for space travel and plans to use this technology to realize future missions for Mars and beyond.