SpaceX is gearing up for the 12th test flight of its Starship rocket, specifically the upgraded version known as V3, scheduled for Thursday from the southern tip of Texas. This latest iteration includes significant improvements such as redesigned propulsion systems and the new V3 Raptor engine, which are aimed at enhancing Starship's capabilities for various missions, including full and rapid reuse, in-space propellant transfer, and the deployment of satellites. The previous test flight in October successfully launched and skimmed space before descending into the Indian Ocean, and this upcoming test is expected to follow a similar trajectory. Standing over 400 feet tall, Starship is the largest and most powerful rocket ever constructed, designed to support NASA's Artemis program, which aims to establish a long-term human presence on the Moon and eventually facilitate missions to Mars. The Artemis 4 mission, set for 2028, will see Starship acting as a lunar taxi, transporting astronauts to the Moon's surface for scientific exploration. The 90-minute launch window will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, with SpaceX broadcasting the launch live.