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SpaceX launches 15th Starship rocket mission

Takeoff is scheduled for 7:40 pm Brasília time, according to a company spokesperson

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SpaceX confirmed that the Starship spacecraft met all safety and functionality requirements for the launch of the 15th space mission, with takeoff scheduled for 7:40 pm Brasília time.
The launch takes place despite the suspension of all takeoffs in the United States following a communication problem in air traffic control centers.

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Why It Matters

SpaceX is counting down to the launch of the Starship spacecraft's 15th space mission. At the same time, all airports in the United States suspended takeoffs due to a communication problem affecting air traffic control centers.

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Starship meets all security requirements

In the countdown to the launch of SpaceX's 15th space mission, the company confirmed that the rocket met all expected safety and functionality parameters. The ship is being fueled.

The launch should happen shortly.

SpaceX confirms rocket launch amid US airport shutdown

SpaceX, billionaire Elon Musk's company, has started the countdown to the launch of the Starship spacecraft. The rocket's takeoff is maintained despite the suspension of all takeoffs in the United States following a communication problem affecting air traffic control centers.

The match is scheduled for 7:40 pm Brasília time. According to company spokesman Dan Huot, the weather is favorable for departure and there are no impediments on the radar. He did not mention the shutdown of airports in the country.

Open Questions

What is the exact cause of the communication problem in air traffic control centers?
How long will the US airport shutdown last?
Was the Starship launch actually carried out as planned?