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The video shows the booster returning from hypersonic speeds, hovering precisely above the ocean before its inevitable descent. Notably, the media clips out the moment of explosion—likely a planned failure to gather critical data. The design included no landing pad, confirming this was a test, not a landing attempt.
Starlink on Starship: A Scene Out of Star Wars
TJ Cooney commented on the deployment of Starlink satellites from Starship, likening the visual to a scene from Star Wars. Elon responded, mentioning the addition of a light bar outline akin to the docking bay in Star Wars, highlighting ongoing design simplifications for future missions.