
Elon Musk Sets Sights on Starship's 10th Launch Target – Is SpaceX Ready for Takeoff Again?
2025-07-16
Author: Ling
Elon Musk has just dropped a thrilling update regarding SpaceX’s ambitious Starship program, specifically eyeing the timeline for its remarkable 10th launch!
In a recent announcement, Musk indicated that the company is aiming for a launch in about three weeks, following a previous attempt that occurred roughly ten weeks ago.
Interestingly, this timeline brings the two launches a mere 69 days apart—a number that’s sure to resonate with SpaceX fans, considering Musk’s fondness for quirky numerical alignments.
The last test launch faced significant hurdles, resulting in the loss of both the Super Heavy Booster and the Upper Stage. The Booster met its fate just over six minutes into the ascent, while the upper stage succumbed around 46 minutes into the mission.
Musk recently took to social media platform X to share insights about the upcoming launch, slated for early August. This will mark the fourth test flight of the Starship program for 2025, each prior flight yielding a mix of successes and failures.
The flight IFT-7 in January saw SpaceX secure its second successful recovery of the Super Heavy Booster. However, the ship ultimately exploded during its ascent over the Turks and Caicos Islands.
The situation didn’t improve with IFT-8 in March, which also ended badly for the Upper Stage despite the Booster being caught again.
In the latest attempt, IFT-9, which took place on May 27, featured a reused Super Heavy Booster, yet ultimately both craft were lost, prompting the FAA to launch an investigation soon afterward.
While excitement builds for the next launch, Musk is also capturing attention with developments surrounding Tesla's in-car AI assistant, Grok, which recently launched a new hands-free feature. A wake word similar to Apple’s ‘Hey Siri’ is reportedly on the way, promising to enhance user experience.
Beyond the skies, Tesla is nearing the completion of its pioneering Supercharger Diner in Los Angeles, a futuristic dining experience that could redefine the food industry. Musk shared that a 24/7 operation is in the works, reminiscent of classic diners, but with a potential robotic twist involving the company’s Optimus project.
In another exciting development, xAI, Musk’s AI venture, is stirring excitement among anime fans with its latest job opening for a 'Waifus' project. Featuring quirky interactive companions, the project aims to blend technology and entertainment, with the AI characters already garnering a massive online following.
As we await further updates on SpaceX's next major flight, it’s clear that Musk continues to innovate across multiple realms, combining technology, entertainment, and adventure into one captivating narrative.