Starship Flight 12 Will Debut SpaceX’s Next-Generation Starship V3 Rocket
SpaceX is preparing Starship Flight 12, the first launch featuring the next-generation Starship V3 vehicle, Raptor 3 engines, and debut of Starbase Pad 2.
Starbase Pad 2 Testing Begins with Super Heavy Booster and Raptor 3 Engines
SpaceX has begun Starbase Pad 2 testing, marking a major step forward in the development of the Starship launch system. The campaign will activate the new launch pad, test propellant loading systems, and operate Super Heavy Booster 19 equipped with Raptor 3 engines for the first time. These tests are essential preparations for the upcoming Starship Flight 12, which will debut the next-generation Block 3 version of the rocket and bring SpaceX closer to its goal of fully reusable space transportation.
