SpaceX aims to launch third Starship by second week of March

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — SpaceX is aiming to launch its third Starship in the second week of March, according to Elon Musk.

Musk said on X that the team is working to execute its third launch before March 8, but he guesses the launch will happen during the first half of next month. Musk added that the fourth test flight will be ready shortly after.

Additionally, Musk added the probability of the rocket reaching orbit is almost 80%.

This would align with Musk's previous comments when he told Kanye West on X that SpaceX would launch another Starship in "about three weeks."

The Starship and Super Heavy booster were moved to the launch pad at Starbase earlier this month.

SpaceX launched its second test flight of Starship in November 2023. The rocket reached space before it likely self-destructed over the Gulf of Mexico, SpaceX officials said according to the Associated Press.