SpaceX is set to launch the Starship SN9 prototype to an altitude of approximately 10 kilometers. A launch attempt is possible between 9 am and 6 pm Central time on Thursday. However, as with testing, there is always a chance that teams could decide to stand down and try again on a different day. Updates: https://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=52398.280 Articles: https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/tag/starship/ Shop: https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/shop/

SpaceX’s massive Starship rocket exploded minutes after it cleared the launch pad during a flight test Thursday. Elon Musk had said the test posed steep challenges and risks. Photo: SpaceX #Starship #ElonMusk #WSJ