During a recent test flight, SpaceX's Starship spacecraft successfully separated from the Super Heavy booster shortly after liftoff. Following separation, Starship ignited its six engines to propel itself closer to the speeds required for Earth orbit, although orbit was not the objective of this particular test.
One significant milestone of the test was the successful reignition of one of Starship's Raptor engines after the initial burn. This capability is essential for SpaceX to understand how Starship will perform in more complex missions, including those reaching Earth's orbit and beyond.
