SpaceX Prepares For 11th Starship Test In South Texas
SpaceX Prepares For 11th Starship Test In South Texas
US · Published Oct 6, 2025
SpaceX prepares for the 11th Starship flight test in South Texas, scheduled as early as October
The test includes evaluating landing burns, heatshield stress, and complex maneuvers, with the upper stage landing in the Indian Ocean.
Starlink simulators will be deployed to advance technologies for future lunar, Martian, and crewed missions.
SpaceX preps for 11th Starship flight
SpaceX is gearing up for its 11th Starship flight test in South Texas, with a potential launch date as early as October 13. This ambitious undertaking involves the colossal 403-foot rocket, comprising both the Super Heavy booster and the upper stage Starship. The primary objectives of this test flight include assessing the efficacy of landing burns, evaluating the heatshield's resilience, and executing complex maneuvers. A key feature of this mission is the planned landing of the upper stage in the Indian Ocean, marking a significant step in SpaceX's iterative development process.
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