Update: March 14, 11:10 a.m.
ET: Starship left the launch mount at 9:25 a.m.
ET, in what turned out to be a reasonably successful mission.
The fully integrated Starship standing at the launch mount in Boca Chica, Texas.Photo: SpaceX
Complete details of Starships third flight test are availablehere.
Update: March 14, 9:10 a.m.
ET: SpaceX reports no technical issues and says the 9:25 a.m.
ET target continues to look good, but winds continue to be a concern.
Update: March 14, 8:38 a.m.
ET: SpaceX is now targeting 9:25 a.m.
ET for launch, saying its keeping an eye on strong winds.
Propellant load began at approximately 8:35 a.m. Update: March 14, 8:05 a.m.
ET: Another bump, now set for 9:10 a.m.
ET, because boats.
Update: March 14, 7:57 a.m.
ET: SpaceX is now targeting 9:02 a.m.
The companys broadcast is scheduled to begin 30 minutes prior to launch.
Update: March 14, 7:50 a.m.
ET: Propellant load has yet to begin, making an 8:30 a.m.
ET launch less likely.
SpaceX has until 9:50 a.m.
ET to launch Starship.
Update: March 14, 7:32 a.m.
ET: Launch will happen no earlier than 8:30 a.m.
ET, with the 110-minute launch window closing at 9:50 a.m. SpaceX says weather is 70% favorable for launch today.
ET on Thursday, March 14, with a 110-minute launch window available.
The companys livestream will bemade available on Xand itswebsite, with the broadcast starting at 7:30 a.m. Of course, this is contingent on favorable weather conditions.
In addition, SpaceX plans to perform acomplex propellant transfer demo, which its doing under a NASA contract.
Fingers crossed itll get that far.
The entire mission, if successful, should last for less than 10 minutes.
Whether its success or failure, SpaceX always puts on a good show.
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