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The Starship rocket successfully survived atmospheric reentry and achieved a soft splashdown in the Indian Ocean for the first time.
Boca Chica, Texas / Indian Ocean
Who
SpaceX
What
The Starship rocket successfully survived atmospheric reentry and achieved a soft splashdown in the Indian Ocean for the first time.
When
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:30:05 GMT · 1h 17m ago
Where
Boca Chica, Texas / Indian Ocean · 25.997°N, 97.156°W
Why
This flight was designed to demonstrate the ability to recover both the Super Heavy booster and the Starship spacecraft to ensure future reusability.
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This milestone brings NASA's Artemis moon missions closer to reality by proving the fundamental landing technology for the world's most powerful launch vehicle.
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