SpaceX successfully completed the fifth test of Starship, its most powerful rocket, this Sunday (13). The test aimed to bring the Super Heavy booster back to the launch base and land the spacecraft in the Indian Ocean, which went as planned.
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In a groundbreaking achievement, SpaceX managed to catch the Super Heavy booster at the launch base just seven minutes after the flight began.
During previous tests, SpaceX faced challenges. In April 2023, Starship exploded while still attached to Super Heavy due to engine failure. In November of the same year, the booster exploded after separating from Starship, leading SpaceX to identify 17 areas for improvement. By March 2024, Starship successfully orbited the Earth for 50 minutes before losing contact just before completing the landing.
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During the fourth test, held in June 2024, SpaceX reached an important milestone by successfully landing Starship in the Indian Ocean and Super Heavy in the Gulf of Mexico.
Each of these flights brought significant progress, culminating in the most recent test, which demonstrates advances toward the full reuse of the spacecraft.
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Liftoff and the final phases of booster catch as seen from the top of our second Starship launch and catch tower at Starbase pic.twitter.com/OPwNoqqRSB
— SpaceX (@SpaceX) October 14, 2024
