SpaceX
August 23, 2024
SpaceX News - August 23, 2024
SpaceX has successfully stacked its second Starship launch tower in Texas, marking a significant step towards more frequent launches. Additionally, SpaceX teams up with Doritos to send zero gravity chips to space as part of the Polaris Dawn mission. Learn more about these developments and their implications.
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() SpaceX Stacks Second Starship Launch Tower in Texas
() SpaceX and Doritos Team Up for Zero Gravity Chips
SpaceX has achieved a significant milestone by stacking the second launch tower at its Starbase facility in Texas, although further work is needed to make the pad fully operational. The company is also preparing for Starship's fifth test flight, pending FAA approval. Additionally, SpaceX has partnered with Doritos to send specially formulated Cool Ranch chips to space as part of the Polaris Dawn mission, which will feature the first civilian spacewalk and is scheduled for August 26. The partnership includes a $500,000 donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, with fans able to obtain the unique chips by donating to the hospital. The mission will last five days and is the first of three planned missions in the Polaris program, led by Shift4 founder Jared Isaacman.
