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Spacex Launches Starship In Texas With Trump And Musk Watching (photos/video) by Glimpsetv: 2:06pm On Nov 23

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNE5kPIBoVA?si=QtPrRrpZrSzLD27E

SpaceX successfully launched its massive Starship rocket from Boca Chica, Texas, on Tuesday, a milestone in advancing space exploration. However, the mission faced a hiccup as the Super Heavy booster failed to land as planned.

The event drew significant attention, with US President-elect Donald Trump present, reflecting his growing ties with SpaceX CEO Elon Musk. Musk, who supported Trump's presidential campaign, recently joined a government initiative focused on efficiency.

Standing 122 meters tall, the Starship rocket system is designed for ambitious missions, including lunar landings and eventual trips to Mars. The launch occurred at 4 PM CT (3:30 AM IST on Wednesday), with the 71-meter first-stage booster separating from the Starship spacecraft at 62 km altitude, sending the second stage into orbit.

While Starship continued its journey, the Super Heavy booster attempted a catch-landing using tower-mounted arms but missed, splashing down in the Gulf of Mexico. A live stream showed the booster exploding into a fireball upon impact.

Despite this setback, the mission achieved other objectives. Starship successfully reignited one of its engines in space for the first time, showcasing improved maneuverability. It completed an orbit around Earth before landing in the Indian Ocean.

Elon Musk remains optimistic about accelerating Starship's development under the incoming administration. With NASA's Artemis program aiming to return astronauts to the Moon, Musk hopes for a stronger emphasis on Mars missions.

Notably, Trump recently appointed Musk as co-leader of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a move aimed at reducing wasteful spending and easing regulations. Musk, who has previously clashed with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) over delays, praised the relatively quick approval of this latest launch, just over a month after Starship's previous flight.



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Re: Spacex Launches Starship In Texas With Trump And Musk Watching (photos/video) by MondayOmoAdugbo(m): 2:12pm On Nov 23
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Re: Spacex Launches Starship In Texas With Trump And Musk Watching (photos/video) by press9jatv: 2:17pm On Nov 23
Wow that’s great

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Re: Spacex Launches Starship In Texas With Trump And Musk Watching (photos/video) by Vistascan: 2:31pm On Nov 23
History being made

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Re: Spacex Launches Starship In Texas With Trump And Musk Watching (photos/video) by odejimioflagos: 2:53pm On Nov 23
Trump is a loser.

My guy is trying to make a comeback and everything is just going wrong for him.

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Re: Spacex Launches Starship In Texas With Trump And Musk Watching (photos/video) by COOL10(m): 2:54pm On Nov 23
Two great men doing great things. 💪💪😎

The DEMONcrats and terrorist sympathisers won't like this news. 🤣 😂

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Re: Spacex Launches Starship In Texas With Trump And Musk Watching (photos/video) by Salewa97: 2:54pm On Nov 23
The USA election this year is all about who is more unpopular between Biden and Trump.

The election would be decided by those who would boycott the election

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Re: Spacex Launches Starship In Texas With Trump And Musk Watching (photos/video) by Larryfest(m): 3:05pm On Nov 23
odejimioflagos:
Trump is a loser.

My guy is trying to make a comeback and everything is just going wrong for him.
Incoming POTUS a looser

I guess Kamala is the winner then.......

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Re: Spacex Launches Starship In Texas With Trump And Musk Watching (photos/video) by Emeskhalifa(m): 3:34pm On Nov 23
press9jatv:
Wow that’s great

Them say something had some challenges u say that's great

Did you read the post at all?
Re: Spacex Launches Starship In Texas With Trump And Musk Watching (photos/video) by Whytelyon(m): 3:36pm On Nov 23
odejimioflagos:
Trump is a loser.

My guy is trying to make a comeback and everything is just going wrong for him.

Craze no be better thing o. Better go for check up.

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Re: Spacex Launches Starship In Texas With Trump And Musk Watching (photos/video) by AishaDant(f): 3:36pm On Nov 23
grin

Two smart men doing great things!

How I enjoy interacting with an intelligent man.

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Re: Spacex Launches Starship In Texas With Trump And Musk Watching (photos/video) by twosquare(m): 3:37pm On Nov 23
grin grin

We need more pacesetters and cutting-edging inventors, as well as someone with the leadership of Elon Musk. Ever wondered why we are still stuck with the inventions from the 50s/60s, which are supposed to be the foundation? Right now, sci-fi stuff should have become a reality and widespread.

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Re: Spacex Launches Starship In Texas With Trump And Musk Watching (photos/video) by Elzazzi: 3:37pm On Nov 23
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Re: Spacex Launches Starship In Texas With Trump And Musk Watching (photos/video) by zereuwa: 3:38pm On Nov 23
Okay
Re: Spacex Launches Starship In Texas With Trump And Musk Watching (photos/video) by 2RightHands1Coc(m): 3:40pm On Nov 23
Wake up from your slumber
odejimioflagos:
Trump is a loser.

My guy is trying to make a comeback and everything is just going wrong for him.

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Re: Spacex Launches Starship In Texas With Trump And Musk Watching (photos/video) by TemporaryHansel: 3:41pm On Nov 23
Salewa97:
The USA election this year is all about who is more unpopular between Biden and Trump.

The election would be decided by those who would boycott the election

??

Proof that most of the comments on this site are from bots. It's like they haven't updated this one. grin

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Re: Spacex Launches Starship In Texas With Trump And Musk Watching (photos/video) by Bigmouth3: 3:42pm On Nov 23
odejimioflagos:
Trump is a loser.

My guy is trying to make a comeback and everything is just going wrong for him.
A lower that just won American election mumu

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Re: Spacex Launches Starship In Texas With Trump And Musk Watching (photos/video) by Judolisco(m): 3:42pm On Nov 23
odejimioflagos:
Trump is a loser.

My guy is trying to make a comeback and everything is just going wrong for him.
is everything alright at home?

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Re: Spacex Launches Starship In Texas With Trump And Musk Watching (photos/video) by Jacktheripper: 3:42pm On Nov 23
I can't wait for the inevitable fallout between these two ungentlemen. It will top any Netflix series ever.
Re: Spacex Launches Starship In Texas With Trump And Musk Watching (photos/video) by Chukwukido: 3:43pm On Nov 23
Hmm, Elon musk is breaking boundaries, doing the unthinkable, what a man.

How to cover multiple faces in a video or picture - Video editor

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fP8SYGReFqA
Re: Spacex Launches Starship In Texas With Trump And Musk Watching (photos/video) by haybhi1(m): 3:44pm On Nov 23
Two billionaires. Money matters. Make money o, make d biggest politician dey call you businessman into your country business...

Want to make some usd bucks? You fit check my siggy for profile sha

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Re: Spacex Launches Starship In Texas With Trump And Musk Watching (photos/video) by ogascomax: 3:45pm On Nov 23
odejimioflagos:
Trump is a loser.

My guy is trying to make a comeback and everything is just going wrong for him.

Have you smoke that same weed again

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Re: Spacex Launches Starship In Texas With Trump And Musk Watching (photos/video) by PreciousjeweI(f): 3:45pm On Nov 23
How I enjoy interacting with an intelligent man.
Re: Spacex Launches Starship In Texas With Trump And Musk Watching (photos/video) by chopnaira: 3:49pm On Nov 23
Congrats Mr Musk.
Re: Spacex Launches Starship In Texas With Trump And Musk Watching (photos/video) by victorVIC1(m): 3:52pm On Nov 23
High level collaboration.
Re: Spacex Launches Starship In Texas With Trump And Musk Watching (photos/video) by seanery: 3:53pm On Nov 23
[color=#006600][/color] FUVKING RICH PEOPLE
Re: Spacex Launches Starship In Texas With Trump And Musk Watching (photos/video) by seanery: 3:55pm On Nov 23
Judolisco:
is everything alright at home?


DONT THINK SO.., its like theyve not eaten at home

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Re: Spacex Launches Starship In Texas With Trump And Musk Watching (photos/video) by Flangelo12: 3:56pm On Nov 23
grin
Re: Spacex Launches Starship In Texas With Trump And Musk Watching (photos/video) by richeeyo(m): 3:58pm On Nov 23
Larryfest:

Incoming POTUS a looser

I guess Kamala is the winner then.......
That's how you know a stupid man

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Re: Spacex Launches Starship In Texas With Trump And Musk Watching (photos/video) by Mrexcell(m): 4:02pm On Nov 23
Jacktheripper:
I can't wait for the inevitable fallout between these two ungentlemen. It will top any Netflix series ever.


Bad belle people go wait tire cheesy

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Re: Spacex Launches Starship In Texas With Trump And Musk Watching (photos/video) by MaziObinnaokija: 4:06pm On Nov 23
angry

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