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SpaceX's Starship Achieves First Splashdown in Gulf and Indian Ocean on Fourth Test Flight

Jun 6, 2024, 02:03 PM

SpaceX's Starship rocket has achieved a significant milestone by successfully completing its fourth test flight. The Super Heavy booster executed a landing burn and splashed down gently in the Gulf of Mexico, meeting one of the primary objectives of the test flight. Additionally, the Starship itself completed reentry through Earth's atmosphere and splashed down in the Indian Ocean after launching from Texas. This marks the first time the Starship has reached splashdown, a crucial step in SpaceX's ongoing efforts to develop reusable space travel technology. NASA has hailed the launch as 'another step closer' to returning humans to the Moon and eventually Mars. This milestone is a significant achievement for Elon Musk's SpaceX.