SpaceX is preparing for the sixth test flight of Starship, the world's most powerful rocket. Next week's launch – if successful – will be the fastest turnaround yet

Starship is intended to eventually evolve into a fully reusable launch and landing system, designed for trips to the moon, Mars, and perhaps other destinations. Its intended reusability is "the holy grail of space," Musk said at a company event in 2022, because it will make spaceflight more affordable to the average person.

October, making a historic 'catch' of the spacecraft for reuse. Another launch is planned for Nov. 18, while, its rocket rivals move forward slowly, step by step.

On Episode 136 of This Week In Space, Rod and Tariq talk with journalist and author Eric Berger about the rise of SpaceX and Elon Musk's future in US politics and the market.

SpaceX is pushing hard to launch the second spaceflight of its Starship rocket this week. CEO Elon Musk claimed the company will receive its federal launch license in the coming d

Tag Team What's better than one Starship? You guessed it: two of them. By next year, we may get to see a pair of the world's largest rockets work in tandem in a spectacular attempt to refuel one of them in orbit,