President-elect Donald Trump is set to attend a SpaceX launch in Texas tomorrow, as confirmed by sources familiar with his plans. The event will also see the presence of SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, highlighting Musk's growing involvement in Trump's circle.
The highly anticipated launch will feature SpaceX's Starship, touted as the most powerful rocket ever constructed, embarking on its sixth test flight. Scheduled between 5 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET, the flight test will showcase the landing of the Super Heavy booster, with plans to catch it using the launch tower's 'chopstick' arms back at the launchpad. Trump has previously shown great enthusiasm for the fifth test flight, further underscoring his interest in space exploration.
Following the booster landing, Starship is expected to orbit the Earth before making a daylight landing in the Indian Ocean approximately an hour later. This milestone flight marks a significant step forward in SpaceX's ambitious space exploration endeavors.
