SpaceX plans the third integrated test flight of its Starship vehicle in February.

The updated Federal Aviation Administration launch license is key to the test flight's schedule.

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Hardware readiness for the flight was targeted for January, following late December tests.

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SpaceX addresses corrective actions from the second test flight's issues.

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Propellant transfer capabilities will be demonstrated during this flight under NASA's Tipping Point program.

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The test is a precursor to future Starship-to-Starship orbital propellant transfer.

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SpaceX's approach includes leveraging existing Dragon mission and Falcon vehicle experiences.

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The test forms part of the infrastructure development for high Starship production and launch rates.

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