SpaceX Starship Prepares for Groundbreaking Return-to-Launch-Site Test Flights
SpaceX Starship Prepares for Groundbreaking Return-to-Launch-Site Test Flights SpaceX is gearing up for a pivotal phase in its Starship development, with plans to attempt the first-ever return-to-launch-site (RTLS) landing of its enormous Starship upper stage. This groundbreaking maneuver, anticipated as early as 2026, is crucial for realizing Elon Musk’s vision of a fully reusable rocket system, a key element for future lunar and Martian missions. Unlike previous test flights that concluded with splashdowns in the ocean, future missions aim to…