Starbase, Boca Chica, Texas (August 21, 2025) — SpaceX has positioned its massive Super Heavy booster onto the orbital launch mount as Starship gears up for its tenth test flight, scheduled for Sunday, August 24. The milestone was shared via images on SpaceX’s X account, depicting the gleaming stainless-steel booster in place and ready for stacking with its upper stage.
Flight 10: Launch Plans & Context
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Launch Window
The mission is set to launch from Starbase during a one-hour window beginning at 7:30 p.m. EDT (6:30 p.m. local time, Texas) on August 24. -
Regulatory Clearance
Earlier in the month, the FAA concluded its investigation into past failures—including the Flight 9 booster explosion and a ground test vehicle destruction—and cleared SpaceX to proceed with Flight 10 after accepting corrective actions.
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Mission Objectives
This launch aims to test several key capabilities:-
Deployment of eight Starlink satellite simulators
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Engine relight in orbit
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Controlled booster splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico
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Ship, the upper stage, will attempt a controlled splashdown in the Indian Ocean
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Why This Matters
This marks Starship's fourth flight of 2025. Recent tests have ended in explosions, intensifying the pressure for a successful demonstration ahead of NASA’s Artemis III moon-landing mission.
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