Study reveals Starship's sound levels; shows differences between SLS, Falcon 9
A Brigham Young University study found SpaceX's Starship extremely loud due to its Raptor engines, raising environmental concerns as launch frequency increases in 2025, with findings partially aligning with FAA assessments.
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a team from Brigham Young University, a recent study has measured the sound levels produced by SpaceX's Starship during its fifth flight test. The findings indicate that Starship is exceptionally loud, primarily due to the 33 Raptor engines of the Super Heavy booster. As SpaceX plans to increase the frequency of Starship launches in 2025, concerns about the environmental impact of such noise levels have been raised. The study's results align with some metrics from the FAA's 2024 Environmental Assessment, while also revealing discrepancies in other predictions. Additionally, the research compared the sound levels of Starship's launches and landings to those of NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) and SpaceX's Falcon 9 rockets, highlighting significant differences in noise output. This ongoing research is crucial as it informs regulatory bodies and the public about the potential implications of frequent Starship launches on the surrounding environment.
- A study from Brigham Young University measured the sound levels of SpaceX's Starship during its fifth flight test.
- Starship is noted to be extremely loud due to its powerful Raptor engines.
- The study's findings partially align with the FAA's 2024 Environmental Assessment.
- Comparisons were made between Starship, NASA's SLS, and SpaceX's Falcon 9 regarding noise levels.
- Increased launch frequency of Starship in 2025 raises environmental concerns.
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