SpaceX Prepares Starship for Next Test Flight Amid Safety Reviews
TL;DR
SpaceX is preparing for its fourth integrated test flight of the Starship megarocket, focusing on reentry and landing. Pending FAA approval, the launch is set for June 5. The mission aims to demonstrate the ability to return both stages, with several software and hardware upgrades implemented to address issues from the previous flight. The primary objectives include a controlled entry and soft splashdown of the Super Heavy booster in the Gulf of Mexico and a splashdown of the upper stage in the Indian Ocean.
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