SpaceX Set for Historic Third Starship Test Flight Thursday

FAA approval clears final hurdle for launch, marking a significant step in SpaceX's orbital ambitions.

SpaceX is set to launch its third Starship test flight on Thursday morning, aiming for a historic orbital flight.
The FAA has granted SpaceX a commercial launch license, clearing the final regulatory hurdle for the launch.
This launch will attempt new objectives, including the first re-light of a Raptor engine in space and a controlled reentry.
The Starship is scheduled to splash down in the Indian Ocean, marking a change from previous Pacific Ocean splashdown plans.
Favorable weather conditions are expected, though gusty winds and patchy fog could affect viewing conditions.