Starship 40 floats intact for five days after splashdown in Indian Ocean
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Why in news
SpaceX successfully conducted its 13th Starship launch, with the upper stage remaining intact after a soft splashdown in the Indian Ocean, marking a milestone in spacecraft reusability.
Background
SpaceX launched Starship 40 from its Texas site on July 24. The spacecraft performed a soft splashdown in the Indian Ocean near Australia and remained intact for five days before recovery efforts began.
Facts for Prelims
- S&TStarship is a fully reusable spacecraft and rocket system developed by SpaceX.
- FactThe Starship 40 launch marked the 13th flight test of the vehicle.
- PlaceThe splashdown occurred in the Indian Ocean near Australia.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how the development of reusable spacecraft technology like SpaceX's Starship can revolutionize space exploration and reduce the cost of accessing outer space.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- cost-effectiveness of reusability
- impact on satellite deployment
- technological sovereignty
- environmental impact of frequent launches
Keywords: reusability · space exploration · aerospace engineering · cost-efficiency
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