SpaceX launched its sixth Starship test flight on Tuesday, advancing the development of the massive rocket system. The uncrewed flight took off from Starbase in Texas, reached space, and splashed down in the Indian Ocean. The Super Heavy booster splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico after not meeting the criteria for a landing attempt. The test flight included new trials, such as reigniting an engine in space and enhanced heatshield tests. President-elect Donald Trump attended the launch, highlighting his connection with CEO Elon Musk. Starship, the tallest and most powerful rocket ever launched, is critical to NASA's Artemis program and aims to revolutionize space transport.
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00:02SpaceX launched its sixth Starship test flight on Tuesday, advancing the development of the
00:06massive rocket system.
00:08The uncrewed flight took off from Starbase in Texas, reached space, and splashed down
00:12in the Indian Ocean.
00:14The super-heavy booster splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico after not meeting the criteria
00:18for a landing attempt.
00:19The test flight includes new trials, such as reigniting an engine in space and enhanced
00:23heat shield tests.
00:25President-elect Donald Trump attended the launch, highlighting his connection with CEO
00:28Elon Musk.
00:29Starship, the tallest and most powerful rocket ever launched, is critical to NASA's Artemis
00:34program and aims to revolutionize space transport.