SpaceX has hailed its 13th Starship test flight as a major success and is now aiming to catch the Starship spacecraft with the launch tower’s mechanical arms during its next mission.
The latest flight successfully deployed 20 next-generation Starlink satellites, restarted a Raptor engine in space and completed a controlled splashdown in the Indian Ocean.
Although the Super Heavy booster was lost during landing, the mission provided valuable data on Starship’s heat shield and reusability.
The progress brings SpaceX closer to its goal of developing a fully reusable rocket for future Moon and Mars missions. Read More