Starship fully stacked on its launchpad. Elon Musk said Wednesday the rocket is 'ready to launch' on its second flight, pending regulatory approval.SpaceX SpaceX is 'ready to launch' its Starship mega-rocket again, pending FAA approval, Elon Musk said on X. The rocket blew up on its first test flight bound for orbit in April while blasting through its launchpad. The launch was so powerful it kicked up soil and sand that sprayed a town over 5 miles away. SpaceX's Starship rocket is fully stacked and ready to launch again, CEO Elon Musk said Wednesday.