Trump to Attend SpaceX's Next Starship Launch in Texas - Here's When to Watch

Trump to Attend SpaceX's Next Starship Launch in Texas - Here's When to Watch

By Dr. Marcus Chen, Ph.D.

November 19, 2024 at 02:05 AM

Former President Donald Trump plans to attend SpaceX's next Starship rocket launch in Texas on Tuesday, highlighting the growing alliance between Trump and SpaceX founder Elon Musk.

Trump and Musk together

Trump and Musk together

The FAA has issued temporary flight restrictions over Brownsville and Boca Chica, Texas, coinciding with the launch window. The 30-minute launch window opens at 4 p.m. Central Time.

SpaceX aims to test the landing capture system of the booster in Texas, while the upper stage will continue to a splashdown in the Indian Ocean.

Key Details:

  • Launch Time: Tuesday at 4 p.m. Central Time
  • Location: SpaceX facility on the Gulf of Mexico
  • Test Objectives: Booster landing capture system testing and upper stage splashdown
  • Security: Special FAA flight restrictions in place

Musk has recently been closely involved with Trump's activities, including attending meetings at Mar-a-Lago and accompanying him to various political events. Musk's political action committee has contributed significantly to Trump's campaign, and he has been appointed to lead an advisory committee focused on government cost reduction.

The launch can be viewed live through SpaceX's official streaming platforms.

Watch Starship's sixth flight test → https://t.co/oIFc3u9laE https://t.co/acpdO2brbP

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