The SpaceX launch pad was dealt a huge blow when the Starship was tested. It should be rebuilt for future testing.

Last week, it was finally time for SpaceX to test its giant Starship rocket, something that ended with the spacecraft making it 40 kilometers above Earth and then exploding. The Starship test provided SpaceX with large amounts of data on what needed to be done to improve the vehicle and its associated Super Heavy launch vehicle. It also appears that SpaceX had to modify the Starship launch pad as it took a whack when the Starship took off from Earth.

The launch pad on the launch pad was completely destroyed during the spacecraft’s testing

As shown in the clip above and in the images in the tweet embedded below, the launch pad on the launch pad was completely destroyed. Where the launch pad used to stand, today only the crater remains. SpaceX must now consider how to avoid destroying the launch pad on future Starship launches. Ars Technica writes:

SpaceX will have to make some tough decisions now about whether it needs to build a flame trench under the rocket to carry the exhaust and heat or whether the upgraded water immersion system can handle the massive amount of thrust from the vehicle. Perhaps the company will end up building the first. “.

SpaceX plans another test of the Starship in a few months

SpaceX should also check if the launch pad sustained any damage during launch. After the Starship test this week, company founder Elon Musk stated that another Starship test is planned again in a few months. Below is a relaunch of Starship.

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