SpaceX launched Starship Flight 13 on July 25 2026 from Boca Chica, Texas.
The rocket’s upper stage and booster performed a precise separation during ascent.
Both stages later achieved gentle splashdowns, first in the Gulf of Mexico and second in the Indian Ocean.
Engineers called the sea touchdowns as the softest to date.
A separate rocket engine issue forced a prior abort on July 24.
The the operator further deployed next‑gen Starlink satellites as payload for the test mission.