The Brief
BOCA CHICA, Texas - SpaceX is preparing for the tenth flight test of its Starship spacecraft, with a launch window set to open as early as Sunday at 6:30 p.m. CDT from its Starbase facility in Texas.
SpaceX Starship Launch
The launch, which follows investigations into the loss of a Starship during a previous flight and a static fire anomaly, includes hardware and operational changes aimed at increasing reliability.
What To Expect:
During the test, the Super Heavy booster will attempt a series of flight experiments on a trajectory toward a landing point in the Gulf. Unlike previous missions, it will not return to the launch site for a catch. The booster's primary test objectives will focus on its landing burn, including a test of backup engine functionality by intentionally