
The launch is scheduled for May 19-20
The upcoming ninth test flight of SpaceX’s Starship transport system will be shown in detail for the first time in a live 4K broadcast, Elon Musk has confirmed. The flight window for Starship Flight 9 is set between May 13 and 23, with the flight scheduled for May 19-20, with May 20 being the most realistic date.
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The flight will involve a prototype of Starship’s upper stage, Ship 35, and a booster called Super Heavy 14, the lower stage. Previous tests have shown a successful landing of the lower stage, but have been plagued by problems such as vibrations and fuel leaks.