Starship Achieves a “Perfect 10” on Its 10th Test Flight
On its tenth test flight, SpaceX’s giant Starship launch system successfully passed all key tests, including payload deployment in space, engine reignition in space, and execution of a controlled landing maneuver.
On its eighth test flight, SpaceX successfully landed the rocket on the launch tower but lost the spacecraft again shortly afterward, similar to the previous test
Successful Landing and Space Explosion – Starship’s 7th Test Flight
During the seventh test flight of Starship, the launch rocket successfully landed on the launch tower. However, the spacecraft itself exploded shortly afterward.
Success Amid Partial Disappointment in Sixth Starship Test
During Starship’s sixth test flight, SpaceX opted not to attempt catching the booster by the launch tower. However, the spacecraft demonstrated strong performance, including successful engine reignition in space.
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The Super Heavy booster rocket performed a vertical landing maneuver and was successfully caught by the arms of the launch tower, exactly as planned. Meanwhile, the spacecraft itself completed its fifth test flight as scheduled.