SpaceX's giant Starship rocket survived reentry through Earth's atmosphere on Thursday and splashed down in the Indian Ocean as planned during its fourth test mission after launching from south Texas.
<p>BOCA CHICA, Texas — SpaceX's giant Starship rocket survived reentry through Earth's atmosphere on Thursday and splashed down in the Indian Ocean as planned during its fourth test mission after&
</p><p>&quot;Despite loss of many tiles and a damaged flap, Starship made it all the way to a soft landing in the ocean!&quot; SpaceX CEO Elon Musk posted on social&
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