​Elon Musk says the new Starship rocket could be ready for launch in 6-8 weeks, but that doesn’t mean tests can be conducted that soon, as other complex issues and key approvals need to be resolved. received

SpaceX is building more superheavy boosters and Starship stages, so many tests will be possible in 2023 and 2024.

The rocket lifted off the ground on April 20, but had a total flight time of less than 4 minutes, with apparent problems 27 seconds after launch and then becoming critical 85 seconds after launch.

During the first attempt with the full Starship system, there was a problem with the pyrotechnic self-destruct system, which had to be activated because the rocket had problems and could endanger people on the ground. This system triggered an explosion barely 40 seconds after the ground command was given.

SpaceX’s second test would need a green light from the FAA, which opened an investigation after the April 20 incident.

SpaceX will also have to make a series of improvements to the launch pad area, complicated by the installation of new fire suppression systems and a huge steel plate.

If we are realistic, then in the best case, a new attempt can take place in August or September.

It was surprising to many people that even though the Starship system exploded during the first test of the full formula, SpaceX employees cheered it like a victory and there were many congratulatory messages.

Much attention was paid to the good side: the rocket could be launched, flew for almost four minutes, and “tons” of data could be analyzed so that future prototypes could be better and fly longer.

It was also said that the fact that the launch pad wasn’t destroyed was a big plus, but things weren’t so great here, and the force of the launch damaged the pad and revealed the absence of a number of very useful systems.