SpaceX Starship V3 Rocket Splashes Down in Indian Ocean After Test Flight
The 407-foot Starship V3 launched from Texas on Friday night and flew for nearly an hour before a planned splashdown. The vehicle deployed 20 mock Starlink satellites during the mission.
nbcnews.comSpaceX’s Starship V3 rocket launched from Texas on Friday night and completed nearly an hour of flight before splashing down in the Indian Ocean. The 407-foot spacecraft landed inside a designated zone. Footage showed the vehicle erupting into flames on impact, an outcome planned for the test.
SpaceX reported engine problems during the flight.
The company stated the test was a success because the rocket deployed 20 mock Starlink satellites for the first time. The upgraded rocket is intended for future missions to the Moon and Mars.
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