SpaceX readies 12th test flight of massive Starship rocket as IPO looms
SpaceX is preparing for the 12th test flight of its Starship rocket, which is set to take place on Thursday. This launch will debut Starship V3, designed for heavy payloads and rapid turnaround. The test flight is crucial for the company ahead of its upcoming IPO next month.
- ▪The launch window opens at 6:30 p.m. ET and will be available for viewing via webcast.
- ▪SpaceX has invested over $15 billion in the Starship program to enhance its satellite launch capabilities.
- ▪Starlink, which generates significant revenue for SpaceX, relies on the successful development of Starship.
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- ▪ SpaceX Starship V3's first test flight was largely successful — Engadget
- ▪ The 12th SpaceX Starship Test Flight will happen in just under 31 minutes from now — r/space
- ▪ SpaceX to Attempt Its 12th Test Flight of Starship — NYT — Science
- ▪ New version of Starship rocket ready for critical test flight — CBS News — Top
- ▪ Starship's Twelfth Flight Test — SpaceX
- ▪ SpaceXs 12th Starship flight: How to watch the test live — Mashable
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SpaceX is readying for the 12th test flight of its massive Starship rocket on Thursday, a landmark launch ahead of the company's IPO that's expected next month. The launch will represent the debut of Starship V3, which "is designed to deliver 100 metric tons to Earth's orbit in a fully reusable configuration while enabling rapid turnaround times akin to commercial aviation," SpaceX said in its IPO prospectus on Wednesday. A 90-minute launch window is set to open at 6:30 p.m. ET, and the event can be viewed by webcast. The launch could be delayed by weather or other disruptions. Elon Musk's reusable rocket maker has spent more than $15 billion on its Starship program, according to Wednesday's filing.
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