Elon Musk confirms Starship faces likely loss at sea after its 13th test flight, despite capturing critical heat shield and engine photos for future improvements.
The megarocket's 13th test flight on July 24 was largely successful
Aug 08, 2026
03:20 pm
What's the storySpaceX's ambitious Starship project is facing a major setback.
The megarocket's 13th test flight on July 24 was largely successful, with its upper stage (Ship) splashing down as planned in the Indian Ocean off Western Australia's coast.
"Nonetheless, we were able to obtain close-up photos of critical regions of the heat shield and engines for future upgrades."
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