Starship SN8 prototype to attempt 50,000 ft flight instead of 60,000 ft

SpaceX's Starship SN8 prototype will attempt to fly to a height of 50,000 feet instead of 60,000 feet. SpaceX CEO Elon Musk shared an image of the prototype under construction with its rear body flaps on. He added that it will be getting its nosecone and front flaps next week. The Starship SN9 prototype is due in October.