Chinese space sector expresses doubts about SpaceX Starship's viability after latest flight issues
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Summary
Growing doubts within China's space sector that SpaceX's Starship will overcome engineering and financial challenges. The latest flight experienced engine failures in both stages, with the Super Heavy Booster entering the Gulf of Mexico at high speed and Starship barely reaching its destination. The article draws parallels to the engineering limitations that plagued the Soviet N1 rocket decades ago.
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Starship's latest flight on Friday was described as 'mostly successful' by the company after engine failures occurred in both the first and second stages
After the first stage Super Heavy Booster entered the Gulf of Mexico at high speed, Starship itself 'barely made it' to its destination
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