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SpaceX is on the verge of carrying out its seventh test flight of the Starship Mega rocket, anticipated to occur within the next month. On December 9th, a significant milestone was achieved with a static fire test conducted at the Starbase facility in south Texas. During this test, all 33 Raptor engines of the superheavy first stage booster were ignited briefly, showcasing the progress made towards the upcoming launch. While there has been no official announcement regarding the launch date, reports hint at a targeted launch on January 11th, 2025. An email from NASA to the US Federal Aviation Administration included this date, along with plans to utilize a Gulfstream 5 jet to monitor the flight, further heightening the excitement surrounding SpaceX's ambitious Starship program.