Under pressure after setbacks, SpaceX’s huge rocket finally goes the distance

SpaceX's Starship rocket completed its first full flight trajectory, surviving reentry and splashing down in the Indian Ocean despite some issues. The mission revealed several areas for improvement, including an engine shutdown, damage to a rear flap during reentry, and heat shield debris. Though not perfect, this flight provided crucial reentry data after earlier catastrophic failures, representing a significant milestone in the development of the world's largest rocket.