SpaceX successfully launched its Starship rocket on the 10th test flight after two delays, landing safely in the Indian Ocean.
TEXAS: SpaceX announced on Tuesday the successful completion of the tenth test flight of its Starship rocket, achieving another milestone for the spacecraft’s development.
The Starship vehicle, developed for missions to the Moon and Mars, lifted off from SpaceX’s launch site in Texas, soared into space, and safely landed in the Indian Ocean approximately an hour later. The flight tested critical technologies for orbital re-entry, controlled descent, and splashdown recovery.
The launch, initially scheduled for Sunday, faced two delays—first due to a technical fault in the ground systems and then again because of poor weather conditions. SpaceX engineers resolved the issues, allowing for a smooth and controlled lift-off.
This latest test flight is part of SpaceX’s long-term development of Starship as a fully reusable spacecraft, with goals to revolutionise interplanetary travel and large-payload delivery. The test validated improvements in the vehicle’s heat shield, aerodynamic control, and splashdown accuracy.
SpaceX shared footage of the rocket’s ascent and descent, showcasing onboard views of Earth and live telemetry. CEO Elon Musk hailed the success as “another big step toward making life multiplanetary.”
