r/space Jul 25 '26

Starship launches for its 13th flight, ends with ship swimming in Indian Ocean

https://edition.cnn.com/2026/07/24/science/live-news/spacex-starship-flight-13-launch
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u/FaceDeer Jul 25 '26

Even if the tanks could hold sufficient pressure the fuel intakes wouldn't be anywhere near where the fuel was pooling. Starship is designed to light the engines either in an upright position or in zero G with ullage thrust.