For the first time in 2026, SpaceX's massive Starship rocket launched on a critical mission that took it thundering halfway around the world.

SpaceX’s Starship V3 delivered a dramatic finale during Flight 12 after successfully completing major mission objectives before exploding moments after splashdown in the Indian Ocean.rnrnThe massive megarocket launched from Starbase,

SpaceX’s Starship completed another successful test flight, deploying 22 satellites before falling into the Indian Ocean and exploding as planned. #SpaceX #Starship

SpaceX’ Starship vehicle lifts off May 22 on the Flight 12 mission, the first of version 3 of the vehicle. Credit: SpaceX webcast Updated 8 a.m. Eastern May 23 with FAA statement. WASHINGTON — SpaceX launched the newest version of its Starship vehicle ...

Following a successful year for Starship in 2024, SpaceX has endured a series of relative disappointments for the world's largest rocket in 2025. These failures followed on the heels of a year of firsts, when SpaceX launched Starship four times and ...