Core Points - SpaceX's Starship conducted its 11th integrated flight test in Boca Chica, Texas, marking the fifth orbital-level launch of the year and the conclusion of the second-generation Starship program [1][6] - Unlike previous tests, this flight did not aim for recovery; the booster was planned to land in the Gulf of Mexico, while the Starship was expected to splash down in the Indian Ocean after testing [3][4] Flight Objectives - The primary goals of this test included deploying eight simulated Starlink satellites, conducting extreme pressure tests on the heat shield, and testing the Super Heavy booster’s controlled splashdown [6] - This flight represented the second successful landing of the Starship Version 2 prototype, following a series of failures earlier in the year [6] Performance and Challenges - Despite a visually impressive launch, the Starship did not achieve true orbital insertion, completing only a suborbital flight [7] - Throughout 2025, the second-generation Starship faced significant challenges, with three failures out of five flights, failing to deliver any payload into orbit [7] Transition to Version 3 - The transition to the third-generation Starship is underway, with plans to achieve a payload capacity of 100 tons by 2026, featuring full reusability and a target of weekly launches within a year [12] - Major upgrades are planned for the third-generation Starship, including improvements in design, structure, and engine performance, with a 10-15% increase in fuel efficiency and thrust [12][14] Structural and Design Improvements - The third-generation Starship will feature a new type of grid fin for attitude control, with a 50% increase in size and a reduction in the number of fins from four to three [14] - The overall height of the third-generation Starship will exceed 124 meters, with a 10-15% reduction in weight and a 20% increase in payload volume due to new materials and welding techniques [14][16] Fuel Supply Innovations - A new giant tunnel pipe will replace the complex fuel header tank design in the first-stage rocket to stabilize fuel supply during recovery [16] - Previous failures in recovery were attributed to immature propellant delivery systems, raising concerns about the new design's reliability [16]

Core Viewpoint - The successful 11th test flight of SpaceX's "Starship" marks a significant milestone in reusable heavy rocket technology, demonstrating the ability to complete a full mission cycle from launch to controlled landing [2][10][12]. Group 1: Test Flight Details - On October 13, 2023, SpaceX's "Starship" was launched from Texas, successfully completing its mission with both the first and second stages performing as planned [2][4]. - The first stage "Super Heavy" booster and the second stage spacecraft separated successfully, with the booster returning to the Gulf of Mexico for a controlled splashdown [4][11]. - The spacecraft deployed eight "Starlink" test satellites during its flight and conducted an in-orbit engine relight test before re-entering the Earth's atmosphere [4][11]. Group 2: Technical Achievements - This test flight focused on validating key technologies such as the new landing burn strategy for the booster, the spacecraft's re-entry trajectory, and the thermal protection system's durability [4][12]. - The "Starship" utilized upgraded Raptor 2 engines and a reinforced thermal protection system, marking a shift from previous test flights that often ended in failure [11][12]. - The successful completion of the mission signifies that SpaceX has crossed a critical threshold in reusable rocket technology, with implications for future space transportation [12]. Group 3: Future Implications - The success of this flight lays the groundwork for the development of the next generation "Starship" and enhances the feasibility of frequent space travel akin to current air travel [12]. - SpaceX aims to leverage the data gathered from this flight to improve the design and functionality of future "Starship" models, particularly for deep space missions [10][12].

10月13日，美国太空探索技术公司重型运载火箭"星舰"执行第11次试飞任务。火箭发射升空，随后在飞 行过程中成功重新点燃其六个发动机之一。报道称此举是为模拟火箭如何脱轨燃烧，即任务结束后如何 将飞船安全返回地球。随后飞船成功溅落在印度洋海域。该公司宣布他们完成此次试飞任务，并称他们 原本并不指望能回收该飞船。 ...

【环球网快讯】美国太空探索技术公司（SpaceX）新一代重型运载火箭"星舰"美国中部时间13日18时23 分从得克萨斯州发射升空，实施第11次试飞。据美国有线电视新闻网（CNN）最新消息，目前"星舰"飞 船已溅落至印度洋。 SpaceX刚刚也在社交平台X上发文证实，称"确认在海上溅落！祝贺整个SpaceX团队完成了令人兴奋 的'星舰'第11次飞行测试！" 据了解，美"星舰"第11次试飞任务将对助推器新型着陆燃烧方案、飞船返航轨迹、飞船隔热系统耐受性 等关键技术进行实验和验证。按计划，火箭助推器将落入墨西哥湾附近海域，不返回发射场回收。飞船 最终将在印度洋溅落。 ...

10月13日，美国太空探索技术公司重型运载火箭"星舰"执行第11次试飞任务。火箭被推离助推器，随后 助推器入水，工作人员欢呼，目前火箭正计划巡航。此外美国太空探索技术公司创始人马斯克也出现在 此次试飞任务的直播中。当天马斯克询问直播进展。得知自己正被直播，他还说"不可能"。 ...

Core Viewpoint - SpaceX successfully launched its Starship for the 11th time, marking a significant milestone in its space exploration efforts [1][4]. Group 1: Launch Details - The Starship consists of the upper Starship spacecraft and the lower Super Heavy booster, which returned to the Gulf of Mexico approximately 10 minutes after launch [4]. - The mission aims to deploy the second batch of simulated Starlink satellites and test the spacecraft's ability to safely return to Earth, specifically targeting the Indian Ocean for landing [4]. Group 2: Technical Aspects - The mission will test various experimental heat shield tiles on the spacecraft as it re-enters the Earth's atmosphere [4].

【环球网快讯】据美国有线电视新闻网（CNN）、法新社报道，美国太空探索技术公司（SpaceX）新一代重型运载火箭"星舰"当地时间13日从美国得克萨 斯州发射升空，实施第11次试飞。 据介绍，这次试飞被视作星舰二代的"毕业大考"。SpaceX内部把星舰迭代分为多个阶段——第一代以验证起飞、分离和再入为主，第二代则进入更成熟的技 术验证阶段，目标是稳定、可控、可重复使用。星舰第二代采用推力更强、效率更高的猛禽2发动机，全面改进了燃料分配系统、结构强度和隔热瓦材料， 希望能彻底摆脱早期那种"以爆炸换数据"的状态。 此前的10次试飞中，星舰要么在升空阶段爆炸，要么在重返大气层时因高温解体。哪怕是今年6月的第10次试飞中，飞船虽成功重返地球并在海面软着陆， 但仍然部分受损。正因为此前从未有过一次真正完成"往返全程"，这第11次试飞就成了"第一次真正的回家考"。如果成功，星舰将首次实现从升空到重返地 球的完整旅程——不爆炸、不解体，真正"活着回来"。 CNN称，目前，超重型火箭助推器刚刚坠入水中，溅落在SpaceX发射设施以东的墨西哥湾水域。与此同时，"星舰"飞船正在太空巡航，并预计进行数项测 试，然后在升空约一小时后溅 ...

每经AI快讯，美国太空探索技术公司新一代重型运载火箭"星舰"美国中部时间13日18时23分从得克萨斯 州发射升空，实施第11次试飞。此次任务将对助推器新型着陆燃烧方案、飞船返航轨迹、飞船隔热系统 耐受性等关键技术进行实验和验证。 ...

此次任务将对助推器新型着陆燃烧方案、飞船返航轨迹、飞船隔热系统耐受性等关键技术进行实验和验 证。 美国太空探索技术公司新一代重型运载火箭"星舰"美国中部时间13日18时23分从得克萨斯州发射升空， 实施第11次试飞。 （文章来源：新华社） 按计划，火箭助推器将落入墨西哥湾附近海域，不返回发射场回收。飞船最终将在印度洋溅落。 ...

Core Points - The successful launch of the Jilin-1 Wideband 02B07 satellite and the Shitianyu 01-02 experimental satellites was conducted by the Gravity-1 remote two launch vehicle at the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center [1][2] - The Jilin-1 Wideband 02B07 satellite is designed to provide high-resolution satellite imagery with a width of 150 kilometers and a resolution of 0.5 meters, enhancing monitoring capabilities for mineral resource exploration and ecological management in Jiangsu province [1] - The Gravity-1 launch vehicle, developed by Dongfang Space, has a near-Earth orbit carrying capacity of 6.5 tons and a 4.2-ton capacity for a 500-kilometer sun-synchronous orbit, setting multiple records in solid rocket launch capabilities [1]