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SpaceX Prepares for Fourth Starship Test Flight

Critical pre-flight rehearsals completed as FAA approval awaited for next launch attempt

  • SpaceX conducted a full fueling test of the Starship rocket at its Starbase facility in Texas.
  • The primary objective for the upcoming flight is to successfully navigate reentry and survive maximum heating.
  • The Federal Aviation Administration's approval is pending, with SpaceX aiming for an early June launch.
  • Previous test flights have shown significant progress, with the third flight achieving near-orbital velocity.
  • SpaceX plans to increase launch frequency with additional launch sites in Texas and Florida.
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