Science · 25 July 2026

SpaceX Starship completes 13th test flight with ocean splashdown

SpaceX's Starship megarocket completed its 13th test flight on Friday, successfully splashing down in the Indian Ocean after an hour-long journey. The flight, the second for the V3 version, also deployed 20 advanced Starlink internet satellites into suborbital space. The mission was a critical step for NASA, which plans to use Starship as a lunar lander for future moon crews.

By BriefTea Editorial · 25 July 2026 at 7:24

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