'A sight to behold': Elon Musk’s SpaceX puts a camera in the Indian Ocean. Watch what happened
Produced by: Manoj Kumar
Epic Splashdown
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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Buoycam Footage
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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Historic Flight
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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Precision Maneuver
The Starship maneuvered flawlessly through Earth's atmosphere, showcasing SpaceX’s advanced reentry and landing capabilities.
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Daylight Test
Unlike its predecessor, Flight 6 splashed down in daylight, enabling SpaceX to gather crucial data on reentry and descent.
Record-Breaker
At nearly 400 feet tall, the fully stacked Starship remains the largest and most powerful rocket ever built, further cementing its place in history.
Global Journey
Launched from Texas, the spacecraft traveled thousands of miles to its splashdown zone in the Indian Ocean, demonstrating its long-range capabilities.
Reusable Future
The soft splashdown is a step forward in SpaceX's vision for fully reusable spacecraft that can revolutionize space travel.
Next Steps
With data from this test, SpaceX continues refining Starship for future missions, including moon and Mars exploration.