SpaceX Prepares for Fourth Starship Test Flight
Critical pre-flight rehearsals completed as FAA approval awaited for next launch attempt
Overview
- 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.