Trump and Musk to attend SpaceX Starship launch in Texas on Tuesday
SpaceX will launch its Starship rocket from Boca Chica, Texas, on Tuesday at 5:30 PM ET. This will be the sixth flight test of the rocket, which aims to transport humans to the moon and Mars. President-elect Donald Trump will attend the launch alongside SpaceX CEO Elon Musk. The mission includes testing the rocket's heat shield and maneuvering capabilities during reentry, with the booster expected to be caught by mechanical arms after landing. The Starship will reach altitudes of 93 to 146 miles before descending to the Indian Ocean. This launch follows a successful catch of a Starship booster last month, marking a significant step in reusable rocketry.