The fourth Starship test flight completed new milestones as SpaceX continues to advance development of the mammoth vehicle.
About an hour after the launch, Starship visibly survived reentry through the Earth's atmosphere and the company confirmed that the rocket splashed down in the Indian Ocean to complete the mission.
About an hour after the launch, Starship visibly survived reentry through the Earth's atmosphere, and the company confirmed that the rocket splashed down in the Indian Ocean to complete the mission. Starship appeared to withstand external damage during the intense heat of reentry, with debris apparent on the broadcastShortly after the flight, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson congratulated SpaceX on its progress.
During the company's third test flight SpaceX tested new capabilities including opening and closing the payload door once in space – which would be how the rocket deploys payloads such as a satellites on future missions – andThe Starship system is designed to be fully reusable and aims to become a new method of flying cargo and people beyond Earth. The rocket is also critical to NASA's plan to return astronauts to the moon.
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