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With both the ship and booster having completed multiple successful tests, one final component remains: the installation of the hot staging ring. This critical component covers parts of the booster that require accessibility during pre-launch preparations. Announcements have confirmed a launch date for Starship Flight 7 on January 10, with a one-and-a-half-hour launch window beginning at 4 p.m.
Should SpaceX achieve this timeline, it would represent an impressive turnaround of approximately 52 days since the last flight. This ambitious schedule reflects the company's goal to reduce launch costs significantly, potentially lowering the price point of sending astronauts to space dramatically.