SpaceX successfully conducted a six-engine static fire test of its Starship rocket, marking a significant step towards its ninth flight test scheduled potentially for May 21. The upcoming launch aims to demonstrate the reusability of the Super Heavy booster for the first time, following two previous flights that ended prematurely.

SpaceX achieved a significant milestone in its Starship program with a near-perfect test flight that demonstrated the rocket's capabilities by completing a successful journey from Texas to the Indian Ocean. The flight, which utilized 33 Raptor engines to generate unprecedented thrust, met all of its objectives and provided valuable data for future missions, despite a minor engine issue during descent.