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Elon Musk's SpaceX Says Starship To Fly For 5th Time As Soon As Oct 13, But There's A Catch

Benzinga ·  Oct 8 02:59

Elon Musk'sSpaceXsaid on Monday that itsStarship's fifth test flight could launch as soon as Oct. 13 if it receives necessary regulatory approvals.

What Happened:The schedule, however, is likely to change, the company warned, citing the dynamic schedules associated with all developmental testing activities.

For the upcoming flight, the goal is to catch the two-stage launch vehicle's booster back at Starbase using the launch tower's mechanical arms, marking a significant demonstration of Starship's reusability. The Starship spacecraft, meanwhile, will splash down in the Indian Ocean.

SpaceX is looking to ensure full reusability...

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