After its historic booster landing, SpaceX is preparing for another daring test. Elon Musk’s SpaceX may attempt an orbital refueling test using two Starships in March 2025. In-orbit refueling is crucial for deep space missions to the Moon and Mars. It allows refueling spacecraft in space, extending its range and payload capacity.

An illustration of two Starship spacecraft docked to one another in orbit. SpaceX By early next year, SpaceX may be ready to have two of its Starships rendezvous in orbit for an ambitious refueling test that will determine the spacecraft’s potential for ...