SpaceX just pulled off one of its most impressive feats yet — and it’s got the space world buzzing.
The company’s Starship rocket soared into the skies from south Texas and traveled halfway around the planet.
It released mock satellites before splashing down safely in the Indian Ocean.
This wasn’t just another test flight. It was the 11th integrated flight.
For the first time, both the Super Heavy booster and the Starship upper stage nailed their critical maneuvers.
The booster executed a controlled descent and landing, while the upper stage cleanly separated and re-entered Earth’s atmosphere right on schedule.
Starship Nears Its Goal
For Elon Musk, this test hit differently. “Much more visceral,” he told AP.
He revealed that he stepped outside Mission Control to watch in person — a rare move for the SpaceX boss.
This success brings Musk’s vision — a fully reusable rocket system capable of taking humans to the Moon and Mars — one giant leap closer to reality.
At nearly 400 feet tall, Starship isn’t just the most powerful rocket ever built; it’s the future of deep-space travel.
If rockets could dream, Starship’s would be simple: to leave Earth… and not have to say goodbye forever.
