Overview

• SpaceX lifted the Super Heavy booster to simulate a catch attempt with the launch tower's 'chopstick' arms at its Starbase site in Texas.
• The fifth Starship test flight, now scheduled for late November, will be the first to attempt catching the booster with the tower arms.
• SpaceX has expressed frustration with the FAA's extended review process, which has delayed the launch despite the company being ready since August.
• Static fire tests of the Starship spacecraft's engines have been successfully conducted in preparation for both the fifth and sixth test flights.
• The goal of these tests is to enhance Starship's rapid reusability, ultimately aiming to support missions to the Moon and Mars.