SpaceX Prepares 7th Starship for Testing with Enhanced Design

SpaceX is preparing for the seventh launch of its Starship megarocket, with the upper stage now ready for testing at the Starbase facility in South Texas. The integrated test flight is expected around January 11, 2025, as indicated by NASA's communication with the FAA. This launch will be the first Starship flight of 2025, following four successful launches in 2024. The fully reusable Starship, which includes the Super Heavy booster and the Ship upper stage, is crucial for NASA's Artemis 3 mission to the moon.