SpaceX Starship's Twelfth FlightSpaceX Starship’s Twelfth Flight.  SpaceX

Watch SpaceX Starship’s Twelfth Flight Test. The 12th Starship flight test could launch as early as Friday, May 22, with the launch window opening at 5:30 p.m. CT, 11:30 p.m. GMT.

A live webcast will start around 45 minutes before liftoff and will be available here and on X @SpaceX. The stream can also be watched through the X TV app. Since this is a developmental test flight, the schedule may change, so check for updates on the official SpaceX X account.

This mission will introduce the next-generation Starship and Super Heavy vehicles, featuring upgraded Raptor engines and launching from a newly redesigned pad at Starbase.

SpaceX Starship's Twelfth FlightSpaceX Starship’s Twelfth Flight.  SpaceX

Why it matters:

This flight will test major upgrades to Starship and Super Heavy, including improved Raptor engines and a redesigned launch pad. The mission is another key step toward making SpaceX’s fully reusable rocket system reliable for future Moon, Mars, and commercial space missions.

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