A single engine shutdown on Starship Flight 12 revealed a problem that could matter more than reaching orbit itself.
And it has everything to do with getting to the Moon and Mars. #spacex# #starship# #flight12# #marsmission#
Starship Flight 12 (first Version 3 flight) is currently targeted for no earlier than Thursday, May 21, 2026 (around 5:30–6:30 p.m. CT with some sources listing May 22 as a backup or adjusted date.