SpaceX Conducts Starship Static Fire, Plans 150-meter Hop
SpaceX conducted a successful static fire on its Starship vehicle at its south Texas test site on Thursday, paving the way for an 150-meter hop as early as Monday.
Cameron County has issued the following notice for the closing of Boca Chica Beach and Highway 4.
| TEMP. CLOSURE DATE | TIME OF CLOSURE | CURRENT BEACH STATUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Date | August 2, 2020 | 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Closure Scheduled |
| Backup Date | August 3, 2020 | 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Closure Scheduled |
| Backup Date | August 4, 2020 | 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Closure Scheduled |
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Congrats to all involved, you’ve all been on a long road, and best of success for the flight. Happy landings.
Hop with SN5, then SN8 for jumps and skydiver tests.
Hopefully a nail in the coffin of my scepticism