(SCRUB) StarHopper 150 meter hop test (LIVE 1.5 miles away)

SCRUBBED!!!!! Next attempt: 8/27 at 4:00 PM (ish) central (21:00 ish UTC?

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SpaceX is targeting a T-0 time of around 5:00 p.m. central (22:00 UTC) the test is subject to change of time OR date. Although I currently plan on streaming at 12:30 local, it is subject to change.

SpaceX plans to try and hop their StarShip prototype vehicle known as StarHopper today with serial number 6 Raptor Engine. The vehicle will hopefully fly to about 150 meters (492 feet) up will likely translate over to the landing pad about 100 meters away (328 feet).

This is a very important milestone for the StarShip / StarHopper prototype, but it's also very high risk. Hopefully everything goes well so the program can continue at this rapid pace.

Need to know more about the Raptor engine and why it's awesome? https://youtu.be/LbH1ZDImaI8

Want to know more about what the StarHopper is or how it differs from StarShip? Here's my video about what it is and what its purpose is - https://youtu.be/DM6WqjJCKQo

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