SpaceX Schedules June 5 for Next Starship Test Flight
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SpaceX has scheduled its fourth integrated test flight of the Starship vehicle for June 5, pending FAA approval. The primary goal is to demonstrate the ability to return and reuse both the Starship and its Super Heavy booster. The flight will include a landing burn and soft splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico for the booster and a controlled entry for the Starship. Upgrades have been made to address issues from the previous flight, including improved thrusters and propellant filtration.
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