SpaceX’s Second-Gen Starship Signs Off With a Near-Perfect Test Flight

SpaceX's second-generation Starship prototype, SN15, successfully completed a high-altitude test flight, marking a significant milestone for the company's next-generation spacecraft development. The test flight saw the SN15 prototype reach an altitude of approximately 10 kilometers before safely landing back on the launch pad, a near-perfect performance. This was the final flight for the V2 Starship design, as the company prepares to transition to the V3 version, scheduled to debut next year. The successful test flight demonstrates the continued progress and refinement of Starship's design, bringing SpaceX one step closer to realizing its ambitious goal of developing a fully reusable launch system capable of transporting both cargo and humans to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. With the V3 Starship on the horizon, the future of SpaceX's space exploration efforts remains promising, as the company looks to push the boundaries of what is possible in the commercial space industry.