SpaceX’s ninth Starship test flight marked another ambitious step in the company’s effort to build a fully reusable rocket system capable of reaching the Moon and Mars. Launched from the company’s Starbase facility in Texas, the mission was designed to test several key systems, including stage separation, heat shield durability, and controlled reentry. While the launch featured some notable successes, it also faced serious setbacks mid-flight and during reentry.

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When Was Starship Flight 9 Scheduled to Launch?

SpaceX launched its ninth Starship test flight on May 27, 2025, at 6:36 p.m. CDT (7:36 p.m. EDT) from its Starbase facility in Texas. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) had granted clearance for the launch just five days prior, foll

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