SpaceX’s Starship and Super Heavy booster positioned on the launchpad ahead of April’s test flight. [Courtesy: SpaceX]
Key Takeaways:
SpaceX announced its Starship rocket could attempt its second test flight as soon as mid-November, pending final regulatory approval.
The Starship was previously grounded by the FAA after its initial test flight in April exploded, but the FAA has since concluded its probe and safety review.
SpaceX has implemented numerous upgrades to the vehicle and ground infrastructure, including a new hot-stage separation system and a water-cooled steel flame deflector, based on lessons from the first flight.
After months of being grounded by the FAA, SpaceX’s Starship rocket could soon see its second launch in a matter of days, the company said Friday.
“The second flight test of a fully integrated Starship could launch as soon as mid-November, pending regulatory approval,” SpaceX said in a post on X, formerly Twitter.
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