The company reports its next-generation rocket has cleared final reviews ahead of an attempt to reach orbit, a milestone yet to be achieved by the Starship program.
The mission will also mark the first attempt to deploy next-generation V3 Starlink satellites, according to a TechCrunch report.
The research firm said it expects SpaceX to overcome a key operational bottleneck by successfully reusing its Starship launch vehicles, according to CNBC.
Ars Technica's weekly Rocket Report touches on China's reported interest in SpaceX's Raptor 3 engine, an upcoming major Starship test, questions over United Launch Alliance's future, and the Falcon 9 family's 700th launch.