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SpaceX's Starship megarocket makes the 'softest splashdown' ever after launching next-gen Starlink satellites in Flight 13 test (video)

SpaceX's Starship completed its Flight 13 with an extraordinary, record-breaking landing.

SpaceX's Starship megarocket makes the 'softest splashdown' ever after launching next-gen Starlink satellites in Flight 13 test (video)

SpaceX successfully completed Flight 13 of its Starship program on July 24th, marking a significant milestone for the development of the world’s most powerful rocket. The launch involved deploying next-generation Starlink satellites into orbit as part of this crucial test mission. Notably, the landing achieved what SpaceX described as the ‘softest splashdown’ ever recorded for a Starship vehicle. This unprecedented soft landing occurred in the dark waters off the coast of Hawaii. Engineers are analyzing data from the flight to assess performance and refine future launches.


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