SpaceX prepares for fourth Starship flight

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Flight discussion happened here

The FAA confirmed that there is no incident investigation after the fourth flight as both ship and booster flew their nominal mission. SpaceX could launch another mission with the same profile as soon as they are ready.

It's possible they'll try to catch the booster with IFT-5. Getting that approved will take some time.

SpaceX is exchanging the way the heat shield tiles are attached to ship 30. Future Starships will have their flaps a bit farther to the back, reducing the control authority but also reducing heat loads.

 

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Slow motion of a six Raptor static fire (the ship being prepared for the fifth flight):



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