WATCH: SpaceX Starship splashes down after successful 1st orbital flight test
Summary
SpaceX successfully completed the 14th test flight of its Starship rocket, which reached orbit and then safely landed in the Pacific Ocean. This was the first time the Starship achieved an orbital flight during testing.Key Facts
- The test flight was SpaceX’s 14th attempt with the Starship vehicle.
- The Starship rocket reached orbit, meaning it went around the Earth.
- After completing the orbit, the Starship splashed down in the Pacific Ocean.
- This was the first successful orbital flight test for the Starship.
- The event took place on a Monday morning and the splashdown occurred just before noon.
- SpaceX is developing Starship to be a powerful rocket for future space missions.
- The success marks an important step in testing reusable space vehicles.
- The orbital flight test shows progress toward making space travel more affordable and routine.
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