Tech Desk 
Aug 25, 2025
SpaceX is set to launch its cutting-edge Starship rocket for the tenth time, aiming to achieve crucial development milestones that will shape the future of the programme.
Located in Texas, the Elon Musk-owned aerospace company’s Starbase rocket facilities will launch the rocket at 7:30pm ET.
This mission is designed to carry eight dummy Starlink satellites into orbit while testing reusability goals, including Starship’s atmospheric reentry capabilities over the Indian Ocean.
Additionally, SpaceX will carry out tests to allow the upper stage of Starship to return to the launch location on subsequent flights.
Notably, the company is moving forward with its Starship programme despite recent setbacks, such as rocket explosions and loss of control during test flights.
The success of Starship is particularly critical for NASA, which has selected the rocket for its Artemis programme.
NASA intends to use a modified Starship to land astronauts on the Moon as early as 2027, the first crewed lunar landing since the Apollo missions.
Beyond NASA, SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet business also stands to benefit significantly from Starship’s heavy-lift capabilities.
The upcoming launch will be streamed live on X (formerly Twitter) and SpaceX’s official website beginning 30 minutes before liftoff.
However, weather remains a challenge, with only a 45% chance of favorable conditions.
