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>> And we have liftoff. SpaceX just launched its 13th flight test of its Starship V3 rocket from Starbase, Texas.
This comes after previous delays due to weather and engine-related issues. I'm going to bring in CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood, joining us live now. Bill, why is this launch so important to get just right?
>> Yeah, you know, the upper stage of this rocket a variant of it is what NASA's counting on to get astronauts down to the surface of the moon in 2028.
Now, you mentioned this was a 13th test flight of a Starship Super Heavy. They've had mixed results throughout.
In the last flight, they had some engine shutdowns, things like that. They really wanted to chalk up a clean flight today.
And I have to say, based on what we've seen, it looks like it was just that. So, a major shot in the arm for SpaceX.
Good news for NASA.
But, it doesn't mean there are no challenges. They've got to really perfect this rocket. They don't have a lot of time to do it.
But, chalking up a successful flight is is a major step for them.
>> Certainly more tests to be had there, Bill. But, what changes were made to make this one successful?
>> Well, you know, this is you said it's the 13th test flight of this particular type of rocket. It's only the second flight of what they're calling version three.
There are upgrades throughout this version of the rocket, including engines, avionics, the computer systems, all of that, and even including some of the procedures.
And they're using a brand new launch pad on top of that.
So, the first flight of a version three back in May, version three, you know, they had some problems and they needed to get that resolved.
They couldn't get all their objectives accomplished.
They addressed all of those.
They looked at the engines, and everything has has been addressed.
And as we saw today, it looks like it chalked up a a very successful flight.
>> Bill Harwood, always great to see you.
Thanks so much.
>> Sorry for the phone.
>> You're all good.
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