SpaceX Reschedules Starship Flight 6 Launch to Tuesday Amid Preparations

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SpaceX has rescheduled the Starship Flight 6 launch and landing-catch test to Tuesday, November 19, 2024, from its initial date of November 18. The fully integrated Starship, consisting of Ship 31 and Booster 13, is set for an orbital flight and landing test. This test aims to gather data on thermal protection and flap control by intentionally stressing the spacecraft's limits. The launch window is set for late afternoon to allow for better visual observations during reentry over the Indian Ocean.
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