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October 06, 2025
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SpaceX plans 11th test of Starship later this month from South Texas



Washington DC (UPI) Oct 3, 2025
SpaceX is planning the 11th flight test of Starship, the most powerful rocket ever developed, as early as Oct. 13 from South Texas. The private company, which is developing the fully reusable transportation system, said the launch window will open in 10 days at 6:15 p.m. CDT but said "the schedule is dynamic and likely to change." A webcast will begin 30 minutes before the window opens. On Aug. 26, SpaceX had its most successful test of Starship, which includes the Super Heavy first stag ... read more

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EXO WORLDS
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SPACE TRAVEL
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EXO WORLDS
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STELLAR CHEMISTRY
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ROCKET SCIENCE
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EXO WORLDS
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