SpaceX launches the 11th test flight of its mega Starship rocket

SpaceX launched its 11th test flight of the Starship rocket from Starbase, Texas. The massive rocket, intended for Mars missions and crucial for NASA's lunar landing plans, successfully launched into the evening sky. Its booster separated and made a controlled descent into the Gulf of Mexico, while the Starship spacecraft skimmed space before descending into the Indian Ocean. This test flight aimed to send Starship halfway around the world, similar to the previous flight in August. The company incorporated more maneuvering capabilities, particularly for the spacecraft during its entry over the Indian Ocean, in preparation for future landings at the launch site. Like the last flight, Starship carried eight mock satellites. Founder and CEO Elon Musk was present to ob... download the app to read more