SMRTR Science & EngineeringJan 26, 2026TechCrunch

SpaceX eyes mid-March for first test of upgraded Starship rocket

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SpaceX plans to conduct the first test of its upgraded Starship V3 rocket in mid-March after delays caused by a November explosion during testing. The larger, more powerful rocket will launch next-generation Starlink satellites and dock with other Starships in orbit, capabilities crucial for lunar missions as SpaceX faces pressure to help return astronauts to the moon.

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