Trump and Musk attend SpaceX Starship launch as booster splashes down unexpectedly
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SpaceX's Starship launched on Tuesday, attended by US president-elect Donald Trump and Elon Musk. The Super Heavy booster, however, unexpectedly splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico instead of returning to its launch pad. This test flight marked the sixth for Starship. Trump had previously praised the booster’s recovery system, which was not demonstrated this time due to technical issues. Trump and Musk's relationship appears to be strengthening, as they have been seen together at various events since the election. Their growing alliance raises questions about potential conflicts of interest related to SpaceX's government contracts.