What Starship Will Attempt To Do The main aim of this test is to get Starship into orbit for the first time, though that’s not explicitly mentioned in its publicly stated objectives. According to SpaceX’s website, they include: Successful ascent burn of both stages. Opening and closing Starship’s payload door. A propellant transfer demonstration during the upper stage’s coast phase. A re-light of a Raptor engine while in space. Controlled reentry of Starship. “It will also fly a new trajectory, with Starship targeted to splashdown in the Indian Ocean,” reads the website. “This new flight path enables us to attempt new techniques like in-space engine burns while maximizing public safety.” What Happened On Starship’s Last Flight Test Starship’s last outing was on November 18, lifting off at 7:02 a.m. CT to perform a long suborbital trajectory. SpaceX lost contact with it after eight minutes. SpaceX said the failure was linked to venting liquid oxygen propellant, according to Space News. “Recursive improvement is essential as we work to build a fully reusable transportation system capable of carrying both crew and cargo to Earth orbit, help humanity return to the Moon, and ultimately travel to Mars and beyond,” said SpaceX’s website. Wishing you clear skies and wide eyes.