SpaceX launches 11th test flight of Elon Musk’s giant Starship rocket

SpaceX successfully launched its 11th test flight of the Starship rocket from Starbase, Texas. The company aims for the rocket to travel halfway around the world and release mock satellites, a goal pursued in previous tests. This marks the eleventh full-scale test flight of the massive rocket, which is crucial for NASA's lunar landing objectives by the end of the decade. Elon Musk observed this launch externally for the first time, describing it as a more intense experience. The previous test flight in August was successful and followed a similar mission profile. This latest flight incorporated additional maneuvers, particularly for the spacecraft during its descent over the Indian Ocean, as preparation for future landings at the launch site. Similar to past missions, the Starship carried eight mock satellites resembling SpaceX's Starlinks. The f... download the app to read more