SpaceX is aiming to launch the rocket system from its Texas Starbase at 08:00 CT / 13:00 UTC, which is 14:00 UK time.
SpaceX is due to launch its Starship and Super Heavy rocket system for the first time today, 17 April, on a flight that should see the Starship capsule make one orbit of Earth before splashing down in the waters near Hawaii.
SpaceX is aiming to launch the rocket system from its Texas Starbase at 08:00 CT / 13:00 UTC, which is 14:00 UK time.
If successful, this will mark the first fully integrated flight test of the Starship capsule and Super Heavy rocket.
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— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) April 16, 2023
Starship is SpaceX’s reusable spaceflight transportation system, designed to carry crew and cargo to Earth orbit.
It is also earmarked for future journeys to carry astronauts to the Moon and to Mars.
Numerous suborbital flight tests of Starship’s upper stage have already been completed, along with tests of the Super Heavy rocket that will carry the capsule into Earth orbit.
But today’s launch, if successful, will mark the first fully integrated test flight of the rocket system.
How to watch the SpaceX launch online
A live stream of today’s launch of the Starship capsule and Super Heavy rocket is due to begin 45 minutes before launch, and you can watch it via SpaceX’s YouTube channel below.
As with all launches, dates and times are subject to changes and cancellations, so keep an eye on proceedings throughout the day for updates.
You can find out more at SpaceX.com.