Space X Starship SN8 takes Flight...

今日の英語の習慣化の題材は、Starshipの話題です。SN8機が無事打ち上げには成功したのですが、帰着時に戻る際、失敗し、大爆発してしまったと言う発表でした。

SpaceX.comに於いて、その様子がVideoでご覧いただけます。

On Wednesday, December 9, Starship serial number 8 (SN8) lifted off from our Cameron County launch pad and successfully ascended, transitioned propellant, and performed its landing flip maneuver with precise flap control to reach its landing point. Low pressure in the fuel header tank during the landing burn led to high touchdown velocity resulting in a hard (and exciting!) landing. Re-watch SN8's flight here.
Thank you to all the locals supporting our efforts in Cameron County and beyond. Congratulations to the entire Starship and SpaceX teams on today’s test! Serial number 9 (SN9) is up next – Mars, here we come!