SpaceX advances Starship testing after engine firing

SpaceX successfully test-fired Starship's engines, moving closer to its ninth flight test after previous failures. The test is a crucial step in getting the program back on track. The engine test involved firing six Raptor engines for about 60 seconds, a key step before launch. The next flight, potentially on May 21, aims for a controlled splashdown in the Indian Ocean after a flight around the world. The upcoming flight will also reuse a Super Heavy booster from a previous test, a significant step toward SpaceX's goal of rapid reusability. The last two Starship tests ended prematurely.