Produced by: Manoj Kumar
SpaceX's Starship upper stage made a controlled splashdown in the Indian Ocean on Nov. 19, marking a milestone in reusable rocket technology.
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A buoy-mounted camera captured the spacecraft's descent, offering a stunning view of the controlled vertical landing in the ocean.
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The 165-foot-tall upper stage launched from Texas and traveled partway around the globe before its dramatic splashdown near Australia.
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The Starship maneuvered flawlessly through Earth's atmosphere, showcasing SpaceX’s advanced reentry and landing capabilities.
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Unlike its predecessor, Flight 6 splashed down in daylight, enabling SpaceX to gather crucial data on reentry and descent.
At nearly 400 feet tall, the fully stacked Starship remains the largest and most powerful rocket ever built, further cementing its place in history.
Launched from Texas, the spacecraft traveled thousands of miles to its splashdown zone in the Indian Ocean, demonstrating its long-range capabilities.
The soft splashdown is a step forward in SpaceX's vision for fully reusable spacecraft that can revolutionize space travel.
With data from this test, SpaceX continues refining Starship for future missions, including moon and Mars exploration.