Trump to attend SpaceX's sixth Starship launch in Texas today

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Donald Trump is set to attend the sixth test launch of SpaceX's Starship rocket today at 5 p.m. ET from Boca Chica, Texas. This event marks a growing partnership between Trump and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk. The Federal Aviation Administration has issued temporary flight restrictions for the area, indicating Trump's presence at the launch site. Musk has been actively supporting Trump's campaign and is expected to influence space policy in a potential second Trump administration. SpaceX aims to increase its launch frequency and improve the reusability of Starship. The company has requested permission from the FAA to conduct up to 25 launches per year, while also preparing for future missions, including NASA's Artemis 3.


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