SpaceX Launched Biggest-Ever Starship Test Flight

On 22nd May 2026, SpaceX launched the biggest and most powerful version of its Starship rocket on a test flight from Starbase in Texas.

  • The spacecraft carried 20 mock Starlink satellites, which were released during the hour-long mission.
  • The mission ended in the Indian Ocean after the spacecraft completed most mission objectives despite some engine-related issues.
  • The launch marked the 12th test flight of the Starship programme, which is being developed for future missions to Mars and the Moon.
  • The mission is considered important for NASA’s Artemis Program, which aims to return astronauts to the ....
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