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"Hell Of A Great Day For Starship": SpaceX Tests Megarocket In First Time Since IPO

SpaceX successfully launched Starship on its 13th test flight, marking a significant step forward for the company. This mission achieved the deployment of 20 next-generation Starlink V3 satellites into orbit. The Super Heavy booster experienced engine relight failures during its descent, resulting in a splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico. In contrast, the Starship upper stage performed exceptionally well. It achieved a soft landing in the Indian Ocean and remained intact. This allowed engineers to obtain the first clear view of an undamaged heat shield after reentry. SpaceX described the booster's landing as a "hard splashdown" due to partial engine relights. The upper stage's landing in the Indian Ocean was a "soft splashdown." This successful flight test provides crucial data for expanding the Starlink constellation. It also advances SpaceX's broader ambitions for orbital data centers and lunar missions. The company expressed immense satisfaction with the outcome of this latest test.
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