SpaceX aborted Starship Flight 13 on July 16
SpaceX had to call off the launch of Starship Flight 13 on July 16 after several engines failed to start during the final seconds. The mission was grounded because the rocket systems did not confirm all engines were ready for liftoff.
This delay happens during the final countdown, which is when the automated computer systems check every part of the vehicle to ensure it is safe to fly. If one piece does not report back correctly, the system shuts everything down to prevent damage.
Elon Musk says the team is already working on the next attempt in the coming days, while engineers are likely checking their coffee machines and sensors to make sure the next try goes smoother.
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SpaceX had to call off the launch of Starship Flight 13 on July 16 after several engines failed to start during the final seconds. The mission was grounded because the rocket systems did not confirm all engines were ready for liftoff.
This delay happens during the final countdown, which is when the automated computer systems check every part of the vehicle to ensure it is safe to fly. If one piece does not report back correctly, the system shuts everything down to prevent damage.
Elon Musk says the team is already working on the next attempt in the coming days, while engineers are likely checking their coffee machines and sensors to make sure the next try goes smoother.
#SpaceX #Starship #Space
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X-ray imaging successful on Fram2
In March 2025, four non-medical astronauts aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule successfully took the first diagnostic X-rays in orbit. 🚀
The crew used a portable X-ray unit, about the size of a beach cooler, to image their hands, forearms, chests, and abdomens. They only needed four hours of training to get it right.
For over sixty years, space crews relied solely on ultrasounds to check for injuries. Unlike X-rays, ultrasounds require significant technical skill and constant physical contact to transmit sound waves, making them difficult to use for quick, remote diagnostics.
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In March 2025, four non-medical astronauts aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule successfully took the first diagnostic X-rays in orbit. 🚀
The crew used a portable X-ray unit, about the size of a beach cooler, to image their hands, forearms, chests, and abdomens. They only needed four hours of training to get it right.
Independent radiologists compared the space-captured images with pre-flight scans and confirmed they were accurate enough to detect fractures.
For over sixty years, space crews relied solely on ultrasounds to check for injuries. Unlike X-rays, ultrasounds require significant technical skill and constant physical contact to transmit sound waves, making them difficult to use for quick, remote diagnostics.
A simple portable device has effectively cleared the medical barrier for long-duration deep-space travel.
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