Next Starship Launch 4

SpaceX's Fourth Starship Test Flight Scheduled for June

Scheduled Launch Date Announced

Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX, has announced that the fourth test flight of the company's Starship spacecraft is scheduled to take place in about two weeks. The flight, known as IFT-4, will be the first since SpaceX encountered a problem during the previous test flight, IFT-3.

Details of the Previous Flight

During IFT-3, one of Starship's three engines failed, causing the vehicle to lose control and explode. SpaceX has since determined that the engine failure was caused by a fuel leak, and has taken steps to address the issue.

Preparations for IFT-4

In preparation for IFT-4, SpaceX has been conducting a series of pre-launch tests on the Starship and Super Heavy booster that will launch it. On May 20, SpaceX fueled up the Starship and Super Heavy with over 10 million pounds of propellant in a rehearsal ahead of the actual launch.

Significance of IFT-4

The success of IFT-4 is crucial for SpaceX's plans to develop Starship as a fully reusable spacecraft that can transport humans and cargo to Mars and other destinations. The flight will test the vehicle's ability to perform a controlled landing after re-entering the Earth's atmosphere.

With the launch date now set, SpaceX is working diligently to ensure the success of IFT-4. The flight will be a major milestone in the development of Starship and will bring SpaceX closer to its goal of making space travel more accessible and affordable.