Elon Musk Lowers Expectations for SpaceX’s First Starship Launch Attempt
BROWNSVILLE, Texas—Elon Musk sought to lower expectations for SpaceX’s inaugural launch attempt of Starship, the immense rocket that his space company is preparing to try to fly on Monday morning.
Mr. Musk told listeners Sunday evening during a Twitter discussion that the company faces serious challenges pulling off the operation, pointing to potential hazards that could stem from the dozens of engines that would power the rocket off a launchpad.
BROWNSVILLE, Texas—Elon Musk sought to lower expectations for SpaceX’s inaugural launch attempt of Starship, the immense rocket that his space company is preparing to try to fly on Monday morning.
Mr. Musk told listeners Sunday evening during a Twitter discussion that the company faces serious challenges pulling off the operation, pointing to potential hazards that could stem from the dozens of engines that would power the rocket off a launchpad.