Starship set to launch on June 5th

SpaceX plans fourth test flight of its Starship rocket

Written by Ryan Weber - May 16 2024

SpaceX is targeting June 5th for the fourth test flight of its Starship rocket, according to Elon Musk. The launch will take place from the company's Starbase facility in Boca Chica, Texas.

The Starship is a fully reusable spacecraft that is being developed to transport humans and cargo to Mars. The rocket is powered by a methane-fueled Raptor engine and is capable of carrying up to 100 tons of payload.

The first three test flights of the Starship were successful, but the fourth flight will be a major milestone for the program. This will be the first time that the Starship has flown with a full payload of fuel and passengers.

If the fourth test flight is successful, SpaceX will begin to prepare for the first crewed flight of the Starship. The company has said that it hopes to send astronauts to Mars in the early 2030s.