"NASASpaceFlight.com: Ship 25 Prepares for Full-Stack Starship Flight 2 Rollout"

SpaceX is preparing for its second Integrated Flight Test (IFT) of the Starship. Booster 9 completed its pre-flight testing and is awaiting the stacking of Ship 25 for the upcoming launch. The booster recently underwent a successful static fire test, with all 33 engines igniting. Ship 25 has been undergoing preparations, including the removal of crane lifting points and the addition of thermal protection system tiles. The regulatory approval for the second flight is still pending, with the FAA yet to finish its investigation report into the first flight. SpaceX has briefed mariner safety boards about a potential flight on September 8, but the timeline for regulatory clearance remains uncertain.