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“星舰”三连炸,马斯克回应:比上次有很大进步
Huan Qiu Shi Bao· 2025-05-28 23:02
Core Viewpoint - SpaceX's Starship experienced its third consecutive flight failure during its ninth test flight, raising concerns about the reliability of the spacecraft and its ambitious goals set by Elon Musk [1][4]. Group 1: Flight Details - The ninth test flight of Starship took place on the afternoon of the 27th, with the first stage booster successfully launching but exploding shortly after separation from the spacecraft [1][3]. - The Starship spacecraft lost control during re-entry into the atmosphere and failed to deploy a simulated satellite due to a fuel leak [3][4]. - The wreckage of the spacecraft is expected to fall into the Indian Ocean [3]. Group 2: Objectives and Improvements - The main objectives of the ninth flight included verifying the improved flight reliability based on the investigations from the previous two failed flights and completing tasks that were not accomplished in those attempts [3]. - The ninth flight utilized a booster with 29 out of 33 Raptor engines being reused, indicating a focus on reusability, although the company opted not to attempt recovery of the booster [3][4]. - Musk noted that the flight made significant progress compared to previous attempts, particularly in the engine shutdown procedure and the integrity of heat shield tiles during ascent [4]. Group 3: Future Plans - SpaceX plans to accelerate the launch schedule for the next three flights, aiming for approximately every 3 to 4 weeks [4]. - The media has highlighted the challenges faced by Musk and SpaceX in achieving the ambitious vision for the Starship program following these setbacks [4].