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SpaceX’s Starship Flight 11 Ends V2 Era with Flawless Indian Ocean Splashdown
SpaceX’s Starship Flight 11 marked the final mission of the V2 era, achieving all test objectives — from engine reignition in orbit to a controlled Indian Ocean splashdown. The flight validated new booster hover controls, heat shield upgrades, and set the stage for Starship V3 and future NASA Artemis lunar missions.
Karthik Naren
Oct 154 min read
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SpaceX’s Starship Flight 11 Ends V2 Era with Flawless Indian Ocean Splashdown
SpaceX’s Starship Flight 11 marked the final mission of the V2 era, achieving all test objectives — from engine reignition in orbit to a controlled Indian Ocean splashdown. The flight validated new booster hover controls, heat shield upgrades, and set the stage for Starship V3 and future NASA Artemis lunar missions.
Karthik Naren
Oct 154 min read
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