'Not looking good right now': Starship likely to be lost at sea 2 weeks after epic 13th test flight, Elon Musk says

SpaceX continues to tow Starship’s upper stage towards the coast following the spacecraft’s 13th orbital launch attempt on July 4th. The operation, initiated by Elon Musk, aims to recover the Booster and Super Heavy rocket components. However, Musk stated that this endeavor is “unlikely to succeed,” indicating a significant challenge in retrieving the hardware. Two weeks have passed since the test flight concluded with an unplanned splashdown approximately 200 nautical miles off the California coastline. SpaceX's team is currently focused on securing the upper stage for analysis and potential refurbishment.