SpaceX is preparing for the sixth test flight of Starship, the world's most powerful rocket. Next week's launch – if successful – will be the fastest turnaround yet

SpaceX has announced the next test flight for its Starship rocket, and it's sooner than you probably expected. The sixth Starship launch will happen as early as Nov. 18 at SpaceX's Boca Chica testing facility. SpaceX again hopes to catch the first-stage booster and will also test reigniting Starship's engines and new heatshield materials.

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SpaceX is gearing up for its sixth Starship launch, slated for November 18. The upcoming mission could also see another attempt at catching the Super Heavy Booster, depending on conditions. This comes after the fifth flight test's incredible feat of the Super Heavy Booster being successfully caught by the launch tower's "chopstick" arms.