SpaceX Prepares for 6th Starship Test Flight Amid Launch Delays

SpaceX has completed propellant load testing and preflight checkouts for the sixth test flight of its Starship megarocket, scheduled for November 19. The launch, designated Integrated Test Flight-6 (IFT-6), will see the Super Heavy booster attempt a mid-air catch during its landing burn, a maneuver previously successful in October. This test is crucial for Starship's operational qualification, as it will involve reigniting one of its Raptor engines in space, a capability needed for future missions to the moon and Mars. NASA is closely monitoring the progress, as delays could impact the Artemis program's timeline.