SpaceX Makes History with Successful Super Heavy Rocket Landing
In a groundbreaking achievement, SpaceX successfully landed its Super Heavy rocket after the Starship Flight 5 test, marking a significant milestone in the company’s Starship program.
On October 13, the Starship Flight 5 vehicle lifted off from SpaceX’s launch facility in Boca Chica, Texas, and soared into space. After separating from the Super Heavy booster, the Starship vehicle reentered Earth’s atmosphere and made a “soft-landing” in the Indian Ocean.
The successful capture of the Super Heavy rocket during its first landing attempt is a major breakthrough for SpaceX. This achievement demonstrates the company’s ability to recover and reuse its rockets, reducing the cost of space travel.
“Today’s test was a huge success,” said Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX. “We’re one step closer to making humanity a multi-planetary species.”
The Starship program aims to develop a reusable spacecraft capable of carrying both crew and cargo to the Moon, Mars, and other destinations in the solar system.
Key Highlights:
- Successful capture of Super Heavy rocket during first landing attempt
- Starship Flight 5 vehicle made a “soft-landing” in the Indian Ocean
- Reentry and splashdown demonstrated SpaceX’s reusable technology
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Image Credits:
- SpaceX
- NASA
Source:
– SpaceX Official Website
– Elon Musk’s Twitter