After a series of technical challenges, the private American company has achieved a major breakthrough in testing its new space structure. The spacecraft was launched from a base in the southwestern United States during the evening hours, showcasing advanced capabilities over a sixty-minute journey.
During the mission, unexpected occurrences such as part ignitions and surface component oscillations were observed. The U.S. government agency plans to incorporate this technology into its ambitious efforts to send humans to the Moon. The project director praised the team via social media, highlighting the immense investments and the complexity of each launch.
Previous attempts to test the new version did not yield the desired results. One incident even caused debris to scatter across an archipelago in the Caribbean Sea. In June, a unit was destroyed during pre-launch procedures, raising further concerns.
The new structure consists of a powerful lower segment and a spacecraft designed for reusable missions. During the latest demonstration, all main systems functioned optimally, and the lower booster separated smoothly, after which the spacecraft continued its ascent.
The mission's conclusion featured an innovative catch maneuver using specialized mechanical arms, confirming the potential for controlled recovery of system components. Scientists believe this step represents significant progress toward future interplanetary travel and the regular use of such technologies.