<ul><li>SpaceX is preparing for the ninth test flight of its powerful Starship rocket, with the launch expected in the next week or two.</li><li>The upcoming test will involve reusing a first-stage Super Heavy booster for the first time, aiming to enhance cost efficiency for future missions to the moon and Mars.</li><li>SpaceX will attempt an in-flight relight of the Starship spacecraft's engines during the test, crucial for missions like orbital refueling and deep space exploration.</li><li>The Starship spacecraft for this flight, Ship 35, incorporates upgrades including redesigned flaps and an improved heat shield, with NASA closely watching progress for its Artemis program.</li></ul>

Starship to fly again — What to expect from SpaceX’s upcoming test

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