SpaceX successfully completes sixth Starship test flight with dual splashdown

SpaceX successfully launched its sixth Starship test flight on November 19, 2024, from its facility in Texas. The rocket reached space and splashed down in the Indian Ocean, marking the first daylight splashdown for Starship. The Super Heavy booster, intended for a catch landing, did not meet the criteria and instead splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico. This flight included new tests, such as reigniting an engine in space and assessing heatshield elements. Since April 2023, SpaceX has conducted six test flights, with increasing success. The Starship system is designed to be fully reusable and is part of NASA's Artemis program for lunar missions.