SPACEX CONDUCTS 13TH STARSHIP TEST FLIGHT - SPACENEWS

SpaceX conducted its 13th Starship test flight, marking the first launch in the program since the company’s IPO, and achieved a rare soft splashdown after lofting next‑generation Starlink satellites into orbit.

According to Space.com, the Starship mega‑rocket performed the ‘softest splashdown ever’ after completing the flight; the launch also carried a payload of new‑generation Starlink satellites. Deutsche Welle reported that this Mission is the first Starship test since the company’s public offering, underscoring the program’s continued progress.

The flight is part of SpaceX’s ongoing effort to develop the fully reusable Starship for future crew and cargo missions.

• 13th Starship test flight executed by SpaceX
• First test flight since SpaceX’s IPO
• Soft splashdown achieved after deploying next‑gen Starlink satellites

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