SpaceX propelled Starship Flight 13 on July 25 2026 from Boca Chica, Texas.
The rocket’s upper stage and booster executed a smooth separation during ascent.
Both stages later achieved soft splashdowns, one in the Gulf of Mexico and second in the Indian Ocean.
Engineers called the water landings as the most gentle ever.
A separate engine glitch forced a prior abort on July 24.
The the operator further deployed next‑gen Starlink satellites as payload for the experimental run.