As of Wednesday, the Federal Aviation Administration granted permission to SpaceX to launch the Starship system’s second launch — the most powerful recent rocket to ever be built — after it failed to launch earlier in April. Originally planned for Friday, due to delay, the rocket will launch Saturday.

Starship’s April launch resulted in a catastrophic explosion due to the engine’s overdrive. This led to multiple conflicts with the environment and money between the FAA and SpaceX. 

After a safety evaluation conducted on Oct. 31, and an environmental evaluation on Nov. 14, SpaceX is allowed to give their rocket a second chance.

According to Space X’s website, there is a target two-hour launch window on Saturday, starting at 8 a.m. EST.. The original plan was to launch Friday, but moved to Saturday because of a needed replacement for the rocket.

The Starship system is a historical feat in space technology and advancements and lies at the center of the National Aeronautics Space Administration’s missions to bring humans to the moon, and Space X’s mission to put humans on Mars. Additionally, the Starship is meant to serve as the Artemis’ program lunar lander for when humans eventually go back to the moon, possibly in 2025 — 56 years since humans last went to the moon.

Despite the possibility of a successful launch, there still poses the challenge of whether or not it can safely bring humans or deliver satellites.