- SpaceX ignited all six Raptor engines of the latest Starship prototype, Ship 25, for a static fire test that lasted 5 to 6 seconds.
- Elon Musk revealed SpaceX is switching to a hot staging approach for the rocket’s separation sequence, increasing its payload capacity by 10 percent.
- Despite engineering challenges and an ongoing FAA investigation, Musk anticipates the necessary launch pad upgrades and modifications will be ready within 6 weeks.