SpaceX to attempt Starship catch on next flight, with eye on rapid cadence increase

Key points

• SpaceX plans to attempt catching a Starship rocket during its next test flight and aims to increase its launch cadence. The company will also conduct a refueling test in 2027, a key milestone for lunar missions.
• CEO Elon Musk expects weekly launches by mid-2027, with the goal of achieving rapid reusability.
• SpaceX will focus on launching its own payloads, including Starlink satellites and data center prototypes, next year.