SpaceX propelled Starship Flight 13 on July 25 2026 from Boca Chica, Texas.
The rocket’s upper stage and booster performed a smooth separation during ascent.
Both stages later achieved soft splashdowns, first in the Gulf of Mexico and second in the Indian Ocean.
Engineers described the sea touchdowns as the softest to date.
A different rocket engine issue forced a prior abort on July 24.
The the operator additionally deployed new-generation Starlink satellites as payload for the experimental run.