[Update: not so fast…] SpaceX retires brand new Starship to focus on orbital launch buildup

SpaceX has moved its newest finished Starship straight from its Boca Chica, Texas factory to a nearby ‘rocket garden,’ all but guaranteeing an early retirement. Built as the first of several planned backups to Starship SN15, which debuted a number of significant upgrades in April and May, it appears that Starship serial number 16 (SN16) … Continue reading [Update: not so fast…] SpaceX retires brand new Starship to focus on orbital launch buildup