NASA Administrator Bill Nelson praised SpaceX for the successful sixth test flight of the Starship spacecraft on Tuesday evening. The test flight showcased the Raptor engine's ability to restart in space, marking significant progress towards achieving orbital flight.
In a statement on X, Nelson expressed his excitement over the milestone, emphasizing that Starship's success is crucial for the Artemis program. He highlighted the collaborative efforts between SpaceX and NASA, stating that their partnership aims to bring humanity back to the Moon and ultimately set the stage for future missions to Mars.
