Donald Trump attends SpaceX Starship launch as Elon Musk tests new landing technology

independent.co.uk

Donald Trump attended Elon Musk's SpaceX "Starship" rocket launch on Tuesday, highlighting Musk's growing influence in Trump's circle. This visit follows Musk's recent involvement in Trump's administration-building efforts. The launch is SpaceX's sixth test of the Starship, which is the largest rocket ever built. The company aims to catch the rocket's Super Heavy booster using "chopstick" arms at its Texas facility. The 30-minute launch window opened at 4 p.m. central time. SpaceX plans to test the booster’s landing system while the upper stage will splash down in the Indian Ocean.


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