Here’s what NASA would like to see SpaceX accomplish with Starship this year
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SpaceX's seventh Starship test flight, scheduled for Thursday, will feature an upgraded "Version 2" with an improved heat shield. Objectives include deploying satellite simulators and attempting to catch the Super Heavy booster. The company plans up to 25 flights in 2025, testing capabilities like in-orbit refueling. NASA is monitoring Starship's progress for its Artemis lunar lander version. Future goals include reaching orbit and demonstrating ship-to-ship propellant transfer in space.
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