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SpaceX
Starbase, South Texas
May 24, 2026
Verified: May 24, 2026
"SpaceX launched the upgraded Starship V3 rocket from Starbase, Texas. The vehicle reached a maximum altitude of 121 miles and performed a controlled splashdown in the Indian Ocean. Despite two Raptor engine failures, the flight demonstrated improved heat shield performance and payload deployment capabilities."
Author: Eric Berger
This book provides an essential historical context on how SpaceX overcame near-bankruptcy and technical failures to reach its current dominance in aerospace, which is crucial for understanding the significance of Starship's iterative testing process.
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