SpaceX successfully launched its sixth Starship test mission from Boca Chica, Texas, on Tuesday, marking another step in the development of the heavy-lift launch system. The mission achieved several key objectives, including the first-ever reignition of a Raptor engine in space and a controlled daylight splashdown of the Starship upper stage in the Indian Ocean. While the Super Heavy booster did not return to the launch tower for a mechanical catch as seen in the previous flight, it executed a precise water landing in the Gulf of Mexico after flight controllers opted for a safer trajectory. The event was attended by President-elect Donald Trump, signaling the high-profile nature of the private space sector's current trajectory. SpaceX officials stated that the data collected from the revised heat shield and landing maneuvers will be used to refine hardware for upcoming orbital missions.