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Starship Spacecraft Successfully Tests Wing Stress During Landing

President-elect Donald Trump watches the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship rocket Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, in Boca Chica, Texas. (Brandon Bell/Pool via AP)

The Starship spacecraft is currently in the process of landing, with its wings remaining intact, a significant improvement from previous test flights where this was not always the case. SpaceX is placing a strong emphasis on testing the wings, also referred to as 'flaps,' to gather valuable data for future missions.

SpaceX focuses on testing wings ('flaps') for valuable data.
Starship spacecraft lands with intact wings, a significant improvement.
Controlled descent at subsonic speed of 767 mph marks milestone.

One notable aspect of this landing is that the Starship is now traveling at a speed less than the speed of sound, approximately 767 miles per hour. This controlled descent marks a milestone in SpaceX's ongoing efforts to develop and refine their spacecraft for future space exploration endeavors.

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