(SCRUB) Watch SpaceX's StarHopper attempt to hop 20 meters untethered!

(UPDATE) - the vehicle attempted a hop but immediately after ignition it shut its engine down. They then attempted for another try a few hours later but wound up scrubbing.

PLEASE NOTE: There is no publicly available T-0 and the test is subject to change of time OR date. So don't be surprised if this stream gets delayed as well, I'll start streaming once fuel is loading so as not to waste battery or be out in the heat too long.

SpaceX plans to try and hop their StarShip prototype vehicle known as StarHopper today with serial number 6 Raptor Engine. The vehicle will hopefully fly to about 20 meters (60 feet) up and may translate over a little to the side as well.

This is a very important milestone for the StarShip / StarHopper prototype, but it's also very high risk. Hopefully everything goes well so the program can continue at this rapid pace.

Need to know more about the Raptor engine and why it's awesome? https://youtu.be/LbH1ZDImaI8

Want to know more about what the StarHopper is or how it differs from StarShip? Here's my video about what it is and what its purpose is - https://youtu.be/DM6WqjJCKQo

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