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SpaceX Prepares for Another Historic Starship Test Flight
SpaceX is preparing for another ambitious test flight of its Starship megarocket, the most powerful launch vehicle ever built. Scheduled for November 19, the launch will take place at the company’s Starbase facility in Texas during a 30-minute window beginning at 5 p.m. ET.
This mission will focus on refining SpaceX’s groundbreaking rocket recovery technology. The Super Heavy booster, which powers the Starship spacecraft into orbit, will attempt to return to Earth and be caught midair by massive mechanical arms attached to the launch tower, known as “chopsticks.”
This innovative recovery system is part of SpaceX’s vision to create fully reusable rockets, significantly reducing costs and turnaround times for space missions.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted approval for the test flight, confirming that it meets all safety and environmental requirements. The flight path will closely follow the success of an earlier test conducted in October, where SpaceX’s “chopsticks” successfully caught the Super Heavy booster midair for the first time.
Starship is a critical component of NASA’s Artemis program, designed to return humans to the moon by 2026. The spacecraft will serve as a lunar lander, ferrying astronauts to and from the moon’s surface. These test flights are crucial for refining the system and advancing SpaceX’s goal of making space exploration more efficient and accessible.
SpaceX plans to livestream the event on its X account, allowing space enthusiasts worldwide to witness another milestone in the company’s quest for innovation.
It was reported that former Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan has allegedly purchased a presidential candidate form for the 2027 elections.
It can be noted that Jonathan served as Nigeria’s president from 2010 to 2015.
This information was revealed by Sani Useni, a special assistant who made the claim. Many reacted to the news, with some expressing interest in seeing Jonathan return to power after staying relatively quiet politically since his administration ended.
However, Jonathan has not yet addressed the public or officially shared any presidential ambition.
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has reacted to the recent abduction incident in Oyo State.
It can be recalled that schools were attacked by armed men, with some teachers and students reportedly taken. Some people were also killed during the attack.
CAN cried out on behalf of the public, stating “It is intolerable, disgraceful and utterly unacceptable that Nigerian children can no longer sit safely in classrooms without the fear of being kidnapped by armed gangs.”
The organisation also stated that Nigerians are tired of constantly mourning and questioning when something will finally be done to stop the violence.
The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has revealed that seven teachers were abducted following a recent attack on a school in the state.
It was also shared that the number of students taken is still being investigated.
The governor further revealed that some people were killed during the attack and abduction.
He also added “With the pressure on the terrorists and the bandits in the North-West, they will keep moving southward.”
“When you have pressure in one place, we must be prepared on this side to either repel or neutralise any terrorists fleeing the pressure points.”
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