SpaceX Set to Launch Starship’s Eighth Flight Test Moved to March 6th

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SpaceX is targeting Monday, March 6th for the eighth integrated flight test of Starship from Starbase in Cameron County, Texas. The 60-minute test window opens at 5:30 p.m. CT. 

Residents of Cameron County and those in the nearby area may hear loud noises resulting from the flight test. 

At the time of launch, the rocket’s 33 Raptor engines may be audible while firing upon ignition and as the vehicle launches toward space. About eight to ten minutes after liftoff, the Super Heavy booster may attempt, if strict conditions are met, a return to launch site and tower catch on the pad at Starbase. Residents of Cameron County and those in the nearby area may hear one or more sonic booms during the return to launch site.

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A sonic boom is a brief, thunder-like noise a person on the ground hears when an aircraft or other vehicle in the area flies faster than the speed of sound. The sonic boom does not present a health risk and what people experience will depend on weather and other conditions. 

SpaceX’s live webcast will go live approximately 40 minutes before liftoff at spacex.com/launches. Live updates will also be available on X @SpaceX.

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