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Elon Musk's SpaceX is gearing up for what could be the most critical test of its Starship megarocket to date.
OSHA is investigating a recent worker death at SpaceX's Starbase facility in Texas.
KEY POINTS
- The upcoming Starship test is the first flight of Starship V3, its largest version yet.
- NASA is planning to test Starship's ability to dock with Orion in Earth orbit in 2027.
- A 2025 federal watchdog report warns SpaceX's Starship is significantly behind schedule for NASA's needs.
- The forthcoming test flight's date has shifted twice and is now targeted for May 21.
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