SpaceX Starship Set for Comeback Launch: Aiming for Moon and Mars

March 23, 2024
SpaceX Starship Set for Comeback Launch: Aiming for Moon and Mars
  • SpaceX's Starship is preparing for a new test flight in early May after facing challenges in its last attempt.

  • SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell, speaking at 'Satellite 2024', targets re-entry and landing improvements in the upcoming launch.

  • The company is in the process of securing a launch license from the US FAA and is addressing the issues from the previous test.

  • Despite earlier difficulties, SpaceX maintains a positive outlook on Starship's capabilities for lunar and Martian missions.

  • The progress and potential of the space industry are closely tied to the success of SpaceX's future Starship test flights and missions.

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