CEO Elon Musk says the next Starship flight test will take place Jan. 10 and will involve a new generation ship with major upgrades.

Elon Musk's SpaceX said on Friday its upcoming Starship test flight would include the rocket's first attempt to deploy payloads in space by releasing 10 model Starlink satellites, a key demonstration for Starship's potential in the satellite launch market.

During its next test, currently scheduled for Jan. 10, the Starship vehicle will carry a payload meant to replicate 10 next-generation Starlink satellites.

SpaceX is significantly upgrading the Starship test flight program, with the next payload including 10 Starlink 'simulators' to test future satellites.

SpaceX's Starship is set for a test flight aimed at deploying 10 mock Starlink satellites, showcasing its potential in satellite launches. Meanwhile, researchers in Oxfordshire, UK have discovered dinosaur footprints from the Jurassic era,