SpaceX's Starship, the rocket that CEO Elon Musk hopes will take people to the moon and eventually Mars, completed a test on Wednesday that marked the first time it successfully launched and landed. The rocket, designated SN15, lifted off from Boca Chica, Texas, at 5:27 p.m. local time. Then it fired its thrusters, flipped itself in the upright position, extended its landing legs and touched down softly. WATCH | Starship SN15 high-altitude test:"The Starship has landed," said John Insprucker, a SpaceX webcast commentator. SN10 has decided to join SN8 and SN9.

Still a great advancement with the landing.

➡️https://t.co/bOsEo1u0u0 pic.twitter.com/RiXV6e3u04 —@NASASpaceflightThe last test, SN11, exploded before landing through thick fog.

Source: CBC News May 05, 2021 22:48 UTC