SpaceX declares Starship ready for orbit, sets launch date next week

Pending regulatory approval, SpaceX said today it intends to launch its 14th Starship mission as early as September 22. This flight is notable, as it will be the first time that SpaceX attempts to launch the experimental vehicle into orbit. The company set a target liftoff time of 7:15 am local in Texas (12:15 UTC), with a 75-minute launch window.