SpaceX Starship V3 launch

SpaceX has successfully launched its third-generation Starship prototype, dubbed V3, from its facility in southern Texas.

The rocket reached space and deployed mock satellites before completing a controlled splashdown in the Indian Ocean.

The mission achieved most of its primary goals despite some engine trouble during the final descent.

This successful test is a critical milestone for the company's plans to participate in NASA's Artemis lunar program.