SpaceX’s Starship Rocket Launch Test Seen as Early as Next Week

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The first test launch of SpaceX’s full Starship rocket system could occur as soon as next week, according to a federal document.

The US Federal Aviation Administration identified April 10 as a possible launch date, with April 11 and 12 as backups, according to an advisory posted on its website Tuesday. The information was contained in the agency’s daily air-traffic operations plan, which includes notices to airlines and others on potential flight delays in the system.