The US Space Exploration Technology Corporation heavy launch vehicle “Starship” took off from the launch site in southern Texas on the afternoon of the 24th US Central Time to carry out the 13th test flight. According to the company, this mission will continue to verify the performance of the next-generation “Starship” system and deploy 20 new-generation “Starlink” satellites for the first time. According to the plan, the first stage of the rocket's “superheavy” booster will carry out controlled splashing in the waters off the Gulf of Mexico and will not return to the launch site for recycling; the second-stage “Starship” spacecraft will splash in the intended area of the Indian Ocean after completing the test flight.

The US Space Exploration Technology Corporation heavy launch vehicle “Starship” took off from the launch site in southern Texas on the afternoon of the 24th US Central Time to carry out the 13th test flight. According to the company, this mission will continue to verify the performance of the next-generation “Starship” system and deploy 20 new-generation “Starlink” satellites for the first time. According to the plan, the first stage of the rocket's “superheavy” booster will carry out controlled splashing in the waters off the Gulf of Mexico and will not return to the launch site for recycling; the second-stage “Starship” spacecraft will splash in the intended area of the Indian Ocean after completing the test flight.