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SpaceX achieved a significant milestone by completing its 10th successful test launch of the Starship vehicle from its Starbase facility in Texas. This fully reusable two stage launch system, comprising the Super Heavy booster and the Starship upper stage, demonstrated controlled splashdowns, re-ignition in space, and payload deployment with Starlink simulators. These advancements strengthen SpaceX’s vision of sustainable, affordable space travel and are critical for future deep space missions. The test provided valuable data for NASA’s Artemis III lunar mission scheduled in 2027, highlighting Starship’s role as the designated lunar lander and paving the way for future Moon and Mars exploration.