"There are several big objectives for this launch, including the expansion of the operating envelope for the Super Heavy booster. SpaceX says there are "multiple landing burn tests planned." The booster will also be performing a few in-flight experiments to help with data collection. Specifically, real-world performance data on future flight profiles and off-nominal scenarios will be on the list of things SpaceX will be looking for."
"Starship itself will have a few in-flight objectives that include the deployment of eight Starlink simulators that are similar in size to the next-gen satellites for the internet service. SpaceX was set to test this with Starship's seventh test flight, which occurred in January 2025. However, the task was abandoned as the vehicle was destroyed before deployment could occur."
"SpaceX is set to launch its tenth test flight of the Starship program, with a launch window that will open at 6:44 p.m. local time, or 7:44 p.m. on the East Coast. Starship's tenth test flight was originally scheduled for launch yesterday with a one-hour window that opened at 7:30 p.m. ET, but it was called off 17 minutes before that window even had a chance to open."
SpaceX will attempt its tenth Starship test flight with a launch window opening at 6:44 p.m. local time (7:44 p.m. ET) after a previous attempt was called off 17 minutes before an earlier window. The flight was rescheduled and slightly adjusted in time, with storms and clouds near Starbase creating potential delays. Objectives include expanding the Super Heavy booster operating envelope, conducting multiple landing burn tests, and running in-flight experiments to collect real-world performance data on flight profiles and off-nominal scenarios. Starship will also attempt deployment of eight Starlink simulators, a task aborted during Flight 7. Liftoff conditions are currently favorable and CEO Elon Musk has major plans for Starship's future.
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