Earlier this year, Elon Musk expressed SpaceX’s intention to launch Starship and Super Heavy into orbit by July. Details have now emerged of the plans for this first orbital test flight.

It landed, gently, and remained upright. Complete success at last. SN15 nailed it.

It began with Starhopper. Then there were RUDs (Rapid Unscheduled Disassembly). Next came the hops of SN5 and SN6. Finally, Starship flew higher but struggled with the landings.