SpaceX took off Starship Flight 13 on July 25 2026 from Boca Chica, Texas.
The rocket’s upper stage and booster completed a smooth separation during ascent.
Both stages later achieved gentle splashdowns, one in the Gulf of Mexico and second in the Indian Ocean.
Engineers described the sea touchdowns as the most gentle ever.
A earlier engine glitch forced a previous abort on July 24.
The the operator additionally deployed next‑gen Starlink satellites as cargo for the experimental run.