In November, SpaceX’s owner, Elon Musk, explained on X why the heat shield changes were vital: “The biggest technology challenge remaining for Starship is a fully & immediately reusable heat ...

SpaceX says the test flight introduced a redesigned upper stage with enhancements such as an improved heat shield, increased propellant capacity and updated avionics. The company says the updates ...

Starship’s heat shield also received a makeover ahead of Flight Test 7. SpaceX is trying out it’s latest tile technology and adding an extra layer of protection. Some areas of the heat shield ...

SpaceX's seventh test flight has been postponed ... to its upper stage and redesigns to its propulsion system and heat shield, according to SpaceX. "All add additional vehicle performance and ...

SpaceX's Starship megarocket could finally ... to its upper stage and redesigns to its propulsion system and heat shield, according to SpaceX. The new 400-foot Starship vehicle will feature ...