SpaceX prepares for sixth Starship test flight on November 19

SpaceX plans to launch its sixth Starship test flight on November 19, 2024, during a 30-minute window starting at 5 p.m. EST. The launch will take place from the Starbase facility in South Texas. This test follows a successful fifth flight on October 13, where the Super Heavy booster was captured after landing. The upcoming flight aims to further test the booster’s landing capabilities and the Starship's in-space burn and reentry maneuvers. Recent hardware upgrades have improved the booster’s propulsion systems and structural strength. The flight will also feature heatshield experiments and a planned splashdown in the Indian Ocean about 65 minutes after launch.