SpaceX could launch its Starship rocket in a couple of weeks, for the sixth test flight of the craft. A launch is planned for as soon as November 18.

Friday will see a new event for the International Space Station (ISS) as a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft is used to boost its altitude for the first time. As drag works on the space station, its altitude gradually degrades over time,

SpaceX's Dragon performed an orbital boost maneuver for the ISS; a first for the spacecraft, and a small step toward the space station's ultimate doom.

SpaceX and NASA have successfully tested the Dragon spacecraft's reboost capabilities, enhancing the International Space Station's altitude. This test adds to existing capabilities provided by Roscosmos's Progress and Northrop Grumman's Cygnus spacecrafts.