SMRTR TechMay 24, 2026Ars Technica

SpaceX's Starship V3—still a work in progress—mostly successful on first flight

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SpaceX's upgraded Starship V3 completed its first test flight Friday, reaching 121 miles altitude, successfully deploying 20 satellite mockups, and splashing down in the Indian Ocean. Two engine failures prevented a planned engine restart and a controlled booster landing, meaning a full orbital flight remains out of reach for now.

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