SpaceX targets early 2026 for Starship's 12th flight with upgraded booster

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SpaceX is preparing for Starship's 12th flight, aiming to launch the upgraded Block 3 booster soon, with early 2026 being a likely timeframe. This flight is crucial as Block 3 offers increased thrust and payload capacity, vital for future missions to celestial bodies, including NASA's Artemis III lunar landing. The 11th flight successfully tested the previous booster version, and SpaceX plans to increase launch frequency to support ambitious program goals.


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