SpaceX launches sixth Starship test flight with Donald Trump in attendance

Elon Musk's SpaceX successfully launched its sixth Starship test flight from Texas on Tuesday, with Donald Trump attending the event. The rocket, designed for lunar and Mars missions, experienced an unexpected splashdown of its first stage in the Gulf of Mexico. The launch marks a significant improvement in regulatory approval, as the Federal Aviation Administration granted a license just over a month after the previous flight. This is the fastest turnaround for SpaceX, reflecting the agency's efforts to adapt to the growing space industry. Musk and Trump have strengthened their alliance since the election, with Musk supporting Trump's campaign and being appointed co-leader of a new government efficiency department. Their relationship has evolved from past tensions to a close partnership, with Musk frequently appearing alongside Trump at public events.