Starship Flight 6: Milestones Amid Splashdown

On November 19, 2024, SpaceX's Starship embarked on its sixth test flight from Starbase, Texas. While the Super Heavy booster opted for a Gulf of Mexico splashdown instead of a chopstick catch due to flight data hiccups, the mission achieved significant milestones: deploying its first payload, executing an in-space Raptor engine relight, and testing new heat shield materials under daylight. With ambitions to ramp up launches and target Moon and Mars missions by 2026, SpaceX demonstrates resilience and relentless progress—even when boosters take an unexpected dip.