On Friday evening, SpaceX successfully launched its twelfth test flight of the upgraded Starship and Super Heavy Version 3 from Starbase, Texas. This mission, which took off at 5:30 pm CT, was notable for being the first flight of the new Raptor 3 engines and the first launch from the new Pad 2 facility. During the ascent, the Super Heavy booster ignited all 33 Raptor 3 engines, although one engine shut down mid-flight. Despite this, the booster completed its ascent and executed a hot-staging maneuver, allowing the Starship upper stage to continue its mission. The upper stage deployed 20 Starlink simulators and two modified satellites, marking a first for Starship test flights. After a successful re-entry, the spacecraft gathered vital data on its heatshield and structural integrity before splashing down in the Indian Ocean. This flight is a significant step toward the spacecraft's role in NASA's Artemis lunar exploration program and future missions to Mars, as envisioned by SpaceX CEO Elon Musk.