Earliest launch date for IFT-9 is NET May 20, 2025. Ship 35 will be the 3rd V2 Starship upper stage to attempt orbital velocity and landing in the Indian Ocean. Booster 14 will be the 1st Starship booster to attempt reuse, it previously flew on #IFT7.
IFT-9 may launch as soon as Monday May 19th between 6:30 pm and 8:34 pm CST. Ship 35 will attempt re-entry and landing in the Indian Ocean during local morning. This will be the 1st reuse attempt of Starship Booster 14, which previously flew on #IFT7 January 16, 2025, 4:37 pm CST.
(photo from John Kraus)