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A notable feature of this flight was the full deployment of payload, including Starlink simulator satellites, marking the first time an orbital rocket stage successfully made a soft vertical landing back on Earth. Musk highlighted that prior to this, no orbital rocket had achieved this feat, underscoring the progress SpaceX has made in reusable launch technology.
Photographers like John Krauss and Andrew McCarthy captured stunning images of the launch, fueling Musk’s reflection on the significance of perseverance and patience in space exploration. Musk also shared a montage of all ten Starship launches since April 2023, emphasizing the momentum SpaceX is building.