SpaceX is gearing up for a third attempt at launching its Starship rocket this month, following two previous test flights that ended in explosions. The upcoming launch, referred to as Starship IFT3, is scheduled to happen in about three weeks, according to multiple sources including Elon Musk. This announcement comes amidst a playful exchange between Elon Musk and Kanye West, where Musk quoted Nicki Minaj in response to West's inquiry about the rocket ship, saying, "Starships were meant to fly, and our next one launches in about three weeks." Additionally, SpaceX has shared footage showcasing its Mechazilla launch tower stacking the Starship rocket in preparation for the test flight, indicating that the Starship has been fully stacked and is undergoing final preparations for a full launch rehearsal ahead of IFT3.
Starship has been fully stacked and is being prepared for a full launch rehearsal ahead of IFT3 https://t.co/BOBhbctCoI
#SpaceX has shared a cool video showing its robotic Mechazilla launch tower stacking its #Starship rocket ahead of the vehicle's third test flight. https://t.co/BzTXtvxVCM
Responding to Kanye West, Elon Musk teases next Starship flight https://t.co/b6KIkcKZ36
Musk sings Nicki Minaj when Kanye asks 'WHERE MY ROCKET SHIP' https://t.co/KPf2drOczL
ICYMI: Elon Musk said the next Starship launch may only be weeks away. https://t.co/uWjfZFUHPC
Starship orbital test flight #3 is now imminent. 🚀 https://t.co/QheNO2uLj7
Ohhhhhh. I had almost missed this video. So much great info on this mission. This image shared by #SpaceX within the fairings is breath-taking too. https://t.co/M0Bn6gyBkO https://t.co/56oyTH45bq
Elon Musk partially quoted Nicki Minaj's "Starships" in response to Kanye West's "Where my rocket ship?" question: "Starships were meant to fly, and our next one launches in about three weeks." https://t.co/O010LGW9Rg
SpaceX will launch another Starship in “about 3 weeks,” according to Elon Musk. https://t.co/8Y7ArVyuyV
Elon Musk Responds to Kanye's 'Where My Rocket Ship' Line By Quoting Nicki Minaj https://t.co/bPJzNnzRRM
Starship in about 3 weeks 👀❤️🚀
News: Starship IFT3 launch happening in about 3 weeks. Let’s go. https://t.co/f1hBxHitNV
SpaceX is preparing a third attempt at launching its enormous Starship rocket this month after its first two test flights both ended in explosions https://t.co/d5jMXt8wbc