SpaceX Starship stacked with Super Heavy for first test flight

This time-lapse video shows the chopstick mechanism lifting the Starship atop the Super Heavy booster on Saturday, Apr. 15, 2023, ahead of the inaugural launch. SpaceX has scheduled the first Integrated Test Flight of the Starship/Super Heavy for Monday, Apr. 17, 2023, after receiving its FAA launch license. Video courtesy @LabPadre. Our coverage of the space program is made possible by the support of our members. Join this channel to help us expand our coverage and get access to perks: