SpaceX CEO Elon Musk announced on Twitter that the SN8 Startship rocket is set to launch 60,000 feet into the air – the highest any of the prototypes have flown. Scroll down for videoSpaceX CEO Elon Musk announced on Twitter that the SN8 Startship rocket is set to launch 60,000 feet into the air – the highest any of the prototypes have flown. The firm is expected to use three of its massive Raptor engines to launch the 260,000-pound rocket 60,000 feet into the air, which is set for some time next week. The rocket made a safe landing after the hop, but came down on angle and was leaning on the launch pad. Musk previously said the lifetime of each Starship will be around 20 to 30 years, 'like an aircraft'.

Source: Daily Mail September 14, 2020 16:20 UTC