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Starship is ready for launch: SpaceX has successfully tested the S33 spacecraft.

Engineers at Elon Musk's company conducted a brief ignition test at low thrust on the second stage engines of the Starship transportation system—specifically, the S33 prototype. The static fire test for the Starship S33 engines was successfully completed. This test was carried out in preparation for the seventh flight, which is scheduled to take place on January 11, 2025.
Starship готов к запуску: SpaceX успешно провела испытания космического корабля S33.
Статическое огневое испытание двигателей Starship S33 / © SpaceX

The S33 prototype will be the first ship of the new generation Starship V2. It is several meters longer (taller) than its predecessors and features a new thermal protection screen layout along with an increased fuel capacity.

On December 10th, engineers conducted successful tests of the SH B14 booster.