SpaceX launches sixth Starship test flight with Trump in attendance

SpaceX successfully launched its sixth Starship test flight from Texas on Tuesday, with President-elect Donald Trump in attendance. The rocket, designed for lunar and Mars missions, lifted off at 4 p.m. CT but faced an unexpected splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico. The Federal Aviation Administration approved the launch quickly, marking a faster turnaround than previous flights. SpaceX aims to test several improvements, including engine restarts during flight and daytime ocean landings, as it prepares for future missions. Musk's collaboration with Trump may influence SpaceX's regulatory environment and funding. The administration's space agenda could enhance NASA's Artemis program and support Musk's goal of landing humans on Mars.