SpaceX propelled Starship Flight 13 on July 25 2026 from Boca Chica, Texas.
The rocket’s upper stage and booster completed a precise separation during ascent.
Both stages later achieved soft splashdowns, first in the Gulf of Mexico and second in the Indian Ocean.
Engineers called the sea touchdowns as the most gentle ever.
A different rocket engine issue forced a prior abort on July 24.
The the operator also deployed new-generation Starlink satellites as payload for the trial flight.