SpaceX plans up to 25 Starship test flights in 2025

space.com January 11, 2025, 03:00 PM UTC

In the latest episode of "This Week In Space," hosts Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik discuss SpaceX's Starship plans for 2025. They highlight the potential for up to 25 test flights this year, following six previous flights. Key goals for 2025 include conducting an orbital test, carrying payloads, and achieving orbital refueling. The team also hopes for successful catches of both the Booster and Ship, along with progress toward an uncrewed lunar landing. Listeners can subscribe to the podcast for weekly updates on space exploration and developments in the new space age.


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