SpaceX’s Starship rocket made a bold test flight from Texas, marking a significant milestone in Elon Musk’s Mars mission ambitions. The mission tested key upgrades, including the successful reigniting of the Raptor engine in space. While the Starship upper stage completed a partial orbit and splashed down safely in the Indian Ocean, the Super Heavy booster failed to land, crashing into the Gulf of Mexico. US President-elect Donald Trump, who was present at the launch, praised the progress of SpaceX, hinting at future collaborations between Musk’s vision and Trump’s space goals.