How to watch SpaceX's ninth Starship flight test on Tuesday

engadget.comPublished: 5/25/2025

Summary

The FAA has cleared SpaceX’s Starship for its next flight test, marking a potential milestone in reusable rocket technology as the company aims to reuse its Super Heavy booster. The ninth flight, set for May 27, will feature a new system without returning to the launch site but instead splashing down in the ocean, while testing key fixes from previous issues, including engine failures that caused an explosive incident during earlier attempts. viewers can watch live via SpaceX’s website and TV broadcast starting around 30 minutes before liftoff.