In brief
In a historic moment for SpaceX, the Starship successfully launched and completed its tenth test flight. The rocket, earmarked for a 2027 mission to the Moon, previously faced multiple catastrophic failures. This successful test is seen as a critical step forward in the space race, demonstrating the rocket's capabilities as it re-enters Earth's atmosphere and splashes down in the Indian Ocean.
Watch: SpaceX Starship completes successful test flight
SpaceX has successfully launched its 10th test flight of the Starship, the world's most powerful rocket.
The rocket, which in previous launches had multiple catastrophic failures, is earmarked for use in a 2027 mission to the Moon.
The rocket successfully re-entered Earth and splashed down in the Indian Ocean about an hour after the initial launch.
