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SpaceX is aiming for Wednesday, June 5, to conduct the fourth test flight of its Starship rocket. The launch is contingent on the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issuing a launch license before the target date. However, SpaceX is confident in its ability to proceed with short notice, making June 5 a realistic possibility.
Details of the Starship Rocket
- Height: 120 meters
- Components: Super Heavy booster and the upper-stage Starship spacecraft
- Power: The most powerful rocket ever built
Test Flight History
- First Test Flight: Ended shortly after liftoff due to an anomaly.
- Second Test Flight: Achieved stage separation.
- Third Test Flight: Met many mission goals and was the most successful to date.
Future Plans for SpaceX
SpaceX is working toward making Starship a fully reusable system. Currently, the company recovers only the first stage of its Falcon 9 rocket. The goal for Starship is to land and reuse both stages, although this capability won’t be tested in the initial flights.
Once certified, the Starship rocket will be used for crew and cargo missions to the moon and potentially Mars. Additionally, SpaceX envisions using the spacecraft for high-speed Earth transportation, aiming to make any destination on the planet reachable within an hour.
How to Watch SpaceX launch Starship on fourth test flight
- Launch Site: SpaceX’s Starbase facility in Boca Chica, Texas
- Planned Launch Time: Wednesday, June 5, at 7 a.m. CT (8 a.m. ET)
- Live Stream: SpaceX will stream the event on its X account
Viewers can expect a spectacular show as the Super Heavy’s 33 Raptor engines propel the massive rocket skyward. The stream will feature multiple camera angles, including views from the rocket stages, capturing the dramatic launch, stage separation, and the insertion of the Starship spacecraft into orbit.
If there are changes to the schedule, updates will be provided. For the latest information, keep an eye on SpaceX’s X account.