SpaceX could launch Starship's fifth test flight as early as this Sunday if the FAA passes the needed licenses.

SpaceX is on the verge of launching its fifth Integrated Flight Test (IFT-5) of the Starship rocket, which could take place as early as Sunday, October 13, 2024, pending regulatory approval. After months of preparation and delays caused by licensing issues with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA),

The Federal Aviation Administration could approve a license for the launch of SpaceX's Starship 5 as soon as this month, a source told Reuters on Tuesday.