SpaceX took off Starship Flight 13 on July 25 2026 from Boca Chica, Texas.
The rocket’s upper stage and booster executed a clean separation during ascent.
Both stages later achieved smooth splashdowns, first in the Gulf of Mexico and second in the Indian Ocean.
Engineers characterised the sea touchdowns as the softest to date.
A earlier rocket engine issue forced a earlier abort on July 24.
The the operator also deployed new-generation Starlink satellites as payload for the test mission.