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SpaceX Starship Flight 13 launch updates: Liftoff scheduled for tomorrow
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Key Points:
- SpaceX completed additional preflight testing of the Super Heavy booster for Starship Flight 13 on July 22 and is targeting a launch on July 23, weather permitting, with a 90-minute window opening at 6:45 p.m. EDT.
- The booster, designated Booster 20, underwent engine swaps and fueling tests after the initial launch attempt on July 16 was aborted due to ignition failures of several Raptor engines.
- Following the successful completion of tests and stacking of the Starship upper stage (Ship 40) on the booster, SpaceX is preparing for the final launch attempt, which will be livestreamed for public viewing.
- The previous launch attempt on July 16 was scrubbed at T-0 due to engine ignition issues, prompting engine replacements and further assessments to ensure a confident flight.
- This upcoming Flight 13 launch is critical for advancing Starship's development, potentially paving the way for near-future orbital flights and new operational capabilities at SpaceX's Starbase facility.
