SpaceX launches sixth Starship test flight with Donald Trump in attendance

timesofindia.indiatimes.com

SpaceX successfully launched its sixth test flight of the Starship rocket from Texas. The 400-foot rocket lifted off shortly after 5 PM but did not attempt to recover its booster due to unfavorable conditions, allowing it to fall into the ocean. Donald Trump attended the launch, highlighting his connection with Elon Musk. Trump expressed support for the event on social media before arriving at the site, where photos of the two together circulated online. SpaceX confirmed the successful splashdown of the test flight in the Indian Ocean, celebrating the achievement with a message to its team.


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