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Starship IFT-4
First successful splashdown of both stages.
Mission Overview
Both the Super Heavy booster and the Starship ship performed soft "landings" in the ocean, proving the heat shield and landing burn logic works.
Learning from History
"This was the first time the ship survived the intense heat of re-entry with its flaps intact."
Mission Specs
| Year | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Country | USA |
| Type | Heavy Lift / Test |
| Destination | Sub-orbital |
| Status | Success |
| Rocket | 33x Raptor (Booster) |