SMRTR TechMar 9, 2026Teslarati

Elon Musk shares updated Starship V3 maiden launch target date

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SpaceX CEO Elon Musk announced that Starship Flight 12, featuring the new V3 version of the spacecraft, could launch in approximately four weeks, targeting early April. This timeline depends on completing key milestones at the Texas Starbase facility, including testing new launch tower systems and conducting static fire tests of both the Super Heavy booster and Starship upper stage equipped with upgraded Raptor V3 engines. The mission represents a significant step toward full spacecraft reusability in SpaceX's long-term launch strategy.

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