The company achieved a major milestone during the fifth test flight of the vehicle, which could carry people to the moon and Mars, landing the rocket’s booster stage at a Texas launch site.

 

Live Updates: SpaceX Launches Starship Rocket and Achieves ‘Chopsticks’ Landing

The company achieved a major milestone during the fifth test flight of the vehicle, which could carry people to the moon and Mars, landing the rocket’s booster stage at a Texas launch site.

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The Super Heavy booster from SpaceX’s Starship vehicle returned to the launch site in Boca Chica, Texas, on Sunday.Credit...Eric Gay/Associated Press