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SpaceX's Starship Soars; Booster Prepped for Next Flight

4/5/2025

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SpaceX is soaring to new heights, having launched its Starship rocket eight times and successfully caught its Super Heavy booster, Booster 14, three times with the impressive Mechazilla. While the booster is ready for another flight following a successful static fire test, the upper stage has struggled in its last two attempts, leaving the next launch date still a mystery.

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SpaceX is soaring to new heights, having launched its Starship rocket eight times and successfully caught its Super Heavy booster, Booster 14, three times with the impressive Mechazilla. While the booster is ready for another flight following a successful static fire test, the upper stage has struggled in its last two attempts, leaving the next launch date still a mystery.