SpaceX Successfully Launches Upgraded Starship V3
May 23, 2026 at 17:54
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- Starship V3 completed its first test flight with positive results
- The rocket, measuring 408 feet, cleared the launch tower swiftly
- It successfully splashed down in the Indian Ocean after over an hour
SpaceX has successfully launched its upgraded Starship V3 rocket along with the Super Heavy booster, marking a significant milestone. The test flight commenced from SpaceX's Starbase in South Texas at 5:30 pm CDT, where the massive 33-engine rocket quickly ascended and directed its flight over the Gulf of Mexico.
After a little more than an hour, Starship V3 achieved a successful splashdown in the Indian Ocean. This version performed notably better than its predecessors, which suffered failures during their maiden flights. The successful flight signals a promising step for SpaceX's ongoing development of its ambitious rocket program.
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