Summary
- SpaceX is preparing to launch the Starship with the goal of bringing the booster back to catch it at the launch site.
- This will be the fifth flight in the Starship development program, launching from Texas.
- The objective of this test flight is to attempt the first-ever catch of the Super Heavy booster on-site and ensure a successful reentry and splashdown of Starship in the Indian Ocean.
- The company plans to demonstrate techniques fundamental to Starship’s reusable design, revolutionizing access to space.