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SpaceX's Super Heavy Booster Passes Key Test Ahead of Flight 10

6/8/2025

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SpaceX celebrated a triumphant static fire test of the Super Heavy booster for Starship Flight 10 in South Texas, marking a significant step forward. This comes on the heels of Flight 9's challenges during reentry, which led to the upper stage's loss. Now, an FAA investigation stands as the next hurdle before Flight 10 can take off.

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SpaceX celebrated a triumphant static fire test of the Super Heavy booster for Starship Flight 10 in South Texas, marking a significant step forward. This comes on the heels of Flight 9's challenges during reentry, which led to the upper stage's loss. Now, an FAA investigation stands as the next hurdle before Flight 10 can take off.