After a launch hold at the T-20 seconds point for additional checks, the launch of Starship proceeded to successful liftoff. The launch proceeded until at approximately T+3:59 when Starship exploded. Independent of the explosion the mission will be considered a significant success, and an important milestone on our way to returning man to the lunar surface, and in time to Mars.
As an astrophysicist by degree and a lifelong supporter of space exploration and STEM in general, Paul Borrow-Longain was excited to watch the launch via the SpaceX live stream on Youtube.
While many people might question the significant expense involved in space exploration when there are countless other causes on Earth which require enhanced financial support. It’s imperative to remember that space exploration has advanced aspects of science which have spearheaded advancements on Earth. Space science can’t be considered the domain of astronauts and unmanned missions exclusively.
Mr Borrow-Longain is excited to learn the results of the launch, and the future developments which he is sure will occur in short order.
