SpaceX is gearing up for Starship's 13th test flight later this week
SpaceX is preparing for the 13th test flight of its Starship rocket, which will feature the deployment of 20 Starlink V3 satellites. This mission aims to test the interoperability of new satellite hardware with existing orbital infrastructure.
Why it matters
Advancements in Starship's payload capabilities are critical for the rapid expansion of SpaceX's global satellite internet network.
Something new SpaceX is gearing up for Starship’s 13th test flight later this week This flight will put Starship under higher pressure and test out new Starlink satellites in orbit.
5 Thirty-three Raptor engines will power SpaceX's Super Heavy booster. Credit: SpaceX Thirty-three Raptor engines will power SpaceX's Super Heavy booster. Credit: SpaceX Text settings Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only Learn more Minimize to nav The next test flight of SpaceX’s Starship spacecraft and Super Heavy booster could take off as soon as Thursday, and much of the hour-long mission will look a lot like the last Starship flight in May .
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