SpaceX Starship 6th test flight launches today

SpaceX Starship 6th test flight's key objectives include system upgrades and reusability tests
An undated image of SpaceX TD7 Mission. — SpaceX
An undated image of SpaceX TD7 Mission. — SpaceX

SpaceX Starship is set to launch the 6th test flight from Boca Chica Beach, South Texas today November 19 2024.

Said to last 30 minutes, the launch of the Starship can be watched live from Space.com or via SpaceX at 5 pm EST (22:00 GMT). Live updates of the mission will be provided on the official SpaceX website.

SpaceX's 6th Starship test flight on November 19

Flight 6 is expected to expand the capabilities of Starship and the Super Heavy booster. Starships Megarocket components like Super Heavy are the first stage booster.

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During the 5th Starship test flight held on October 13, 2024, the Super Heavy booster was successfully captured using its "chopstick" arms at the Starbase.  

The booster is another catch attempt landing at the Starbase after seven minutes of its liftoff, and it will splash down at the Gulf of Mexico.

The latest Starship test flight will fly on the same trajectory as the 5th Starship test flight, as it will help in performing an in-space burn of one Raptor engine to test the burning capabilities of its deorbitor.