SpaceX launched Starship Flight 13 on July 25 2026 from Boca Chica, Texas.
The rocket’s upper stage and booster completed a clean separation during ascent.
Both stages later achieved smooth splashdowns, first in the Gulf of Mexico and second in the Indian Ocean.
Engineers called the sea touchdowns as the softest to date.
A different rocket engine issue forced a earlier abort on July 24.
The the operator further deployed next‑gen Starlink satellites as cargo for the trial flight.