SpaceX CEO Elon Musk: Starship 42 May Return to Flight After Several Weeks of Refurbishment

TechFlow reports that on November 16, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk disclosed that he inspected the Starship heat shield, finding it in good overall condition with the engines also looking fine. After weeks of refurbishment, Starship 42 may be ready to fly again.

Musk stated that achieving immediate reuse similar to airplanes still requires several minor repairs; this goal means that aside from routine maintenance, no overhaul will be necessary.