SpaceX Gears Up for Next Starship Launch Amid Reusability Race

SpaceX is preparing for the sixth flight of its Starship, with Ship 31 and Booster 13 undergoing final checkouts before a planned launch on November 18. Extensive testing, including cryogenic proof tests and static fires, has been completed for both vehicles. The upcoming launch will be the last for a Block 1 Starship, as the company transitions to the Block 2 version. Meanwhile, significant infrastructure developments are underway at SpaceX's launch and production sites, including the construction of a new orbital launch mount and enhancements to the launch pads.