SpaceX successfully launched a Starship spacecraft and then returned it to Earth
By ForGeeks With a slight delay, but today, June 6, 2024, Ilon Musk still managed to successfully launch a prototype of SpaceX’s giant Starship spacecraft, and then return it to Earth.
After a slight delay, but today, June 6, 2024, Ilon Musk still managed to successfully launch a prototype of SpaceX’s giant Starship, and then return it to Earth.
Starship made re-entry into the Earth’s atmosphere during launch and then managed to land in the Indian Ocean for the first time. The test was a demonstration that the giant spacecraft and super-heavy launch vehicle could be re-launched.
The test was a demonstration that the giant spacecraft and super-heavy launch vehicle could be re-launched.
Minutes after liftoff, the Super Heavy booster separated from Starship, making a controlled descent and landing in the Gulf of Mexico as planned. Starship continued its flight, which lasted about an hour, and reached the atmosphere at about the 45-minute mark. At about 53 kilometers above Earth, one of the ship’s flaps began to burn out and the onboard camera cracked.
Despite this, Starship did well and continued transmitting data until it landed. SpaceX has already reported the launch as a huge success.
SpaceX has already reported that it was a great success.
