SpaceX readies 12th Starship test flight as IPO timeline solidifies
SpaceX is preparing its 12th integrated flight test (IFT-12) of the full Starship stack as momentum builds toward a public IPO filing, signaling operational readiness and regulatory confidence.
The next Starship milestone comes as SpaceX locks down its IPO prospectus, validating development progress to institutional investors and de-risking the capital raise narrative around reusable launch systems and Mars ambitions.