SpaceX hopes to fly the Starship rocket for a fourth time next month, cutting the turnaround time by half. The main milestones are testing the heatshield and ensuring the rocket survives the reentry.
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SpaceX commented on Starship milestones in its post-flight debrief. The third test flight of Starship seemed like an overall success, though once again, there are important questions left unanswered.
Starship flew for a third time this morning. Launching from Texas, the initial phase of the test flight looked nominal. However, both the Ship and the Booster didn't reach their final destination.
