SpaceX has once again reached new heights. The private space giant successfully launched the 11th test flight of its Starship megarocket on October 13 from its Starbase facility in Boca Chica, Texas. The mission hit every target, including a smooth splashdown of the Super Heavy booster in the Gulf of Mexico and a flawless hypersonic reentry of the upper stage over the Indian Ocean.
During this high-stakes flight, engineers tested advanced reentry maneuvers and evaluated the heat shield’s durability—even with some tiles intentionally removed. The mission also deployed Starlink satellite simulators, providing critical data to help make future Starships more reusable.
Flight 11 represents the final chapter of SpaceX’s Block 2 Starship design. The company is now gearing up for V3 upgrades, featuring more powerful engines and upgraded avionics, in preparation for upcoming Moon and Mars missions.
This milestone underscores SpaceX’s rapid progress toward a fully reusable spacecraft capable of carrying humans to deep space.
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