SpaceX’s Starship rocket splashes down in the Pacific Ocean after orbiting the Earth for about three hours
The mission was supposed to last about 10 hours, but the SpaceX team decided to end it early – we’ve asked them what led to this decision
The ship deployed 26 “next generation” Starlink V3 satellites, joining the existing constellation which deliver broadband internet on Earth
Earlier, there was drama as engineers had to decide if they would send the rocket to orbit after an engine issue – our science reporter explains the risks of sending a rocket into orbit
SpaceX describes Starship as “the world’s most powerful launch vehicle ever developed” and says it will eventually carry crew and cargo “to Earth orbit, the Moon, Mars and beyond”
