"Starship Booster 9: Construction Progress and HLS Test Article Revealed"

Preparations are underway at SpaceX's Starbase for the second Starship test flight, with Booster 9 expected to return to the launch site soon after the installation of its hot staging ring. Future vehicles are also being prepared for flight. Additionally, an old ship has been repurposed as the newest test article for NASA's Human Landing System. Road closures have been posted for vehicle testing, and FAA approval is still needed for Starship's return to flight.