SpaceX to launch Starship V3 this Thursday for NASA's Artemis
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SpaceX is launching its new Starship Version 3 this Thursday, and it's a huge step for NASA's Artemis program.
Standing taller than a football field and packing nearly 18 million pounds of thrust, this is the most powerful rocket ever built.
It's designed to help take astronauts deeper into space.
Starship V3 could support Artemis IV
Starship V3 could support NASA's Artemis IV mission, aiming to put astronauts back on the Moon in 2028, something that hasn't happened in more than 50 years.
This test flight will check out crucial upgrades like better engines and heat shields, though SpaceX won't recover the booster just yet as it focuses on making sure all the new systems work smoothly.
With rivals like Blue Origin also in the race, all eyes are on how Starship performs.