SpaceX targets Starship's ninth test flight next week

SpaceX aims to launch its Starship rocket on its ninth test flight, potentially as early as May 21, marking its third flight this year. The launch date is contingent on approval from the Federal Aviation Administration, which is reviewing the previous flight's upper stage failure. SpaceX completed a static fire test of the rocket's six engines in preparation. Elon Musk expressed optimism about the upcoming flight, while also planning a company talk about Mars exploration. The company is behind its planned launch schedule for 2025.