This suborbital test flight aims to
deploy 20 Starlink V3 satellites for the first time, relight a Raptor engine in
space, and collect reentry data with onboard cameras.
The Super Heavy booster targets a
soft splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico, while Ship 40 heads for a controlled
Indian Ocean landing to test its heat shield.
The rapid rollout and stacking highlight SpaceX's drive for quick reusability, setting the stage for future tower catches and advancing NASA's Artemis program and Mars goals.