SpaceX's Sixth Starship Test Flight: Aiming for Future Lunar and Martian Missions

SpaceX launched its sixth Starship test flight, successfully reaching space but opting not to catch the booster with mechanical arms.

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SpaceX's sixth Starship test flight launched from Texas, achieving key objectives despite not catching the booster as planned. The spacecraft made a controlled splashdown in the Indian Ocean after a successful engine ignition and thermal experiments, marking significant progress for future lunar and Martian missions.

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