SpaceX's Starship completes successful fifth test flight with controlled splashdown

SpaceX's Starship spacecraft successfully completed its fifth test flight, following the Super Heavy rocket's launch. After being deployed to orbit, Starship traveled to the Indian Ocean, where it executed a controlled splashdown at the targeted location. The spacecraft performed a hot-staging separation and ignited its engines, achieving a precise landing after a controlled reentry. This marked a significant improvement in its design, allowing for better protection during high heating phases. In future tests, SpaceX plans to catch the Starship in a similar manner to the Super Heavy booster. The spacecraft is also designed to land upright, which will be necessary for missions to the moon and Mars.