President-elect Donald Trump is set to attend a SpaceX launch in Texas today, as confirmed by sources familiar with his plans. The event will also see the presence of SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, highlighting Musk's growing involvement in Trump's circle.
The main highlight of the launch will be the Starship, which is touted as the most powerful rocket ever constructed. This will mark the sixth test flight of the Starship, scheduled to take place between 5 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET. The test flight will involve the landing of the Super Heavy booster, with plans to catch it using the launch tower's 'chopstick' arms back at the launchpad.
It is worth noting that President-elect Trump has previously shown great enthusiasm for the Starship program, particularly after the successful completion of the fifth test flight. Following the launch and booster landing, the Starship is expected to orbit the Earth before making a daylight landing in the Indian Ocean approximately an hour later.
