SpaceX on Friday launched its latest edition of the Starship spacecraft as Elon Musk's rocket company is nearing a record-breaking public listing.
The voyage experienced a few minor issues, but SpaceX employees erupted in cheers in a livestream.
The trial flight comes as SpaceX prepares for what could be the biggest initial public offering in history next month.
SpaceX launches its 12th Starship
The third-generation Starship, dubbed V3, blasted off from the southern tip of Texas at just after 5:30 pm local time (2230 GMT).
