SpaceX is targeting April 20 for the launch of its next-generation Starship rocket, marking the second attempt at this innovative flight after the initial test was scrapped due to a pressurization problem. The closed company owned by Elon Musk announced this new date in a tweet on Monday, shortly after having to postpone the planned inaugural test flight for the fully assembled vehicle. Minutes before the scheduled launch on Monday, SpaceX canceled the flight, citing a 'pressurization issue' that had emerged during pre-launch checks.

Musk had previously pointed out a ‘frozen’ pressure valve as a potential issue that could delay the launch in an earlier tweet that day. However, SpaceX did not reference this specific problem in their statement regarding the newly targeted launch date, which marks a crucial milestone for the company as it continues to push the boundaries of space exploration technology. The upcoming launch window is set to open at 8:28 AM local time in Boca Chica, Texas, the site of SpaceX's testing operations.

If successful, the launch could potentially pave the way for future missions and the eventual goal of manned missions to Mars, aligning with SpaceX's long-term vision of making humanity a multi-planetary species. The stakes are high as this innovative rocket system aims to revolutionize space travel, and the aerospace industry is closely watching the developments surrounding this launch attempt.