SpaceX prepares for eighth Starship launch test

globalnation.inquirer.net — March 6, 2025 at 07:01 PM UTC

SpaceX is set to launch its Starship prototype rocket from Boca Chica, Texas, on Thursday. This will be Starship's eighth orbital mission, following a previous test that ended in a mid-air explosion. The Federal Aviation Administration has allowed the flight to proceed despite ongoing reviews of SpaceX's safety measures. SpaceX has made upgrades to improve the rocket's reliability and performance for this mission. The flight will last over an hour and includes attempts to catch the booster stage with the launch tower's arms. Starship will also deploy Starlink simulators that will burn up upon re-entry.

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