Elon Musk's SpaceX Prepares for Mars Launch and Starship Orbital Launch Next Week.

SpaceX may be launching an orbital test flight for its Starship spacecraft as soon as next week pending a license from the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA). The spacecraft is designed to traverse deep space, including the Moon and Mars, and is scheduled to separate from the Super Heavy booster upon launch. The Starship will be propelled into Earth’s orbit while the Super Heavy will travel to the Gulf of Mexico. The Starship will then make its return by making a vertical landing in the Pacific Ocean near Hawaii.