SpaceX's Starship SN15 makes successful high-altitude flight and landing
Fifth high-altitude flight test of a Starship prototype
SpaceX's Starship SN15 successfully completed its fifth high-altitude flight test on Wednesday, May 5. The vehicle soared about 62 miles (10 kilometers) into the sky, performed a number of maneuvers, and came back down for a safe touchdown.
First ever splashdown test
This was the first time that a Starship prototype had successfully performed a splashdown. Previous prototypes had exploded or crashed during landing attempts.
Major milestones in development
The successful flight and landing of SN15 is a major milestone in the development of Starship. The vehicle is designed to be a reusable spacecraft that will be used to transport humans and cargo to Mars. SpaceX is planning to launch its first crewed mission to Mars in 2024.
Conclusion
The successful flight and landing of SN15 is a significant achievement for SpaceX. It brings the company one step closer to its goal of developing a reusable spacecraft that can be used to transport humans and cargo to Mars.
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