SpaceX preps for Starship Super Heavy's test flight

Times Now May 21, 2024, 12:00 PM UTC

SpaceX completed a launch rehearsal for the Starship Super Heavy rocket's fourth test flight, awaiting FAA clearance. Elon Musk aims for the flight within two weeks to tackle max reentry heating. The 400-foot-tall rocket is designed for deep space missions. The upcoming flight aims to achieve a fully reusable heat shield and recover both booster and upper stage, crucial for future missions to the Moon and Mars.


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