United States President-elect Donald Trump plans to attend SpaceX's Starship launch in Texas on Tuesday, joined by SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, AP and CNN reported, citing sources.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reportedly issued flight restrictions over the Brownsville and Boca Chica areas for this event and Trump's expected attendance. The Starship rocket, SpaceX's most powerful vehicle, is set for its sixth test flight expected to include the landing of the Super Heavy booster using chopstick arms at the launchpad.
Trump recently tapped Musk, to lead a new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) alongside former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy.