SpaceX flight 9 marks progress toward Moon and Mars goals (See photos)
Edited By Abhinav Yadav
Published: Jun 04, 2025, 14:59 IST | Updated: Jun 04, 2025, 14:59 IST
SpaceX Starship flight 9 launched from Starbase, Texas, on 27 may 2025. The 400-foot rocket reached space, completed stage separation, and returned its super heavy booster. Shared live, the flight adds to Starship's progress toward moon and Mars missions.
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SpaceX Starship Flight 9:
SpaceX’s Starship megarocket completed its ninth test flight on 27 May 2025. The 400-foot-tall rocket launched from Starbase, Texas, offering remarkable views from space and Earth.
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Starship Lifts Off from Starbase
The test began with a powerful launch from SpaceX’s Starbase site in South Texas. Cameras captured the rocket rising above the Gulf of Mexico, with its plume lighting up the sky.
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Reaching the Final Frontier
Shortly after launch, Starship reached space. One photo shows the rocket above the Gulf of Mexico, with the shoreline and blue curve of Earth visible in the background.
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Stage Separation: A Key Moment
During the flight, Starship’s two parts separated. A camera inside the Ship’s engine bay caught the Super Heavy booster falling away, with orange flames and the Earth’s curve behind.
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Super Heavy Booster’s Second Return
This Super Heavy booster made its second trip to space. It first flew in January during Flight 7, when it was caught by the launch tower’s “chopstick” arms after returning to Starbase.
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Live and Shared Worldwide
SpaceX shared live footage and photos of the mission on its webcast and social media. These images allow people everywhere to see the rocket’s journey and the view from space.
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What’s Next for Starship?
Flight 9 adds to SpaceX’s experience with reusable rockets. Each test helps improve Starship’s design, bringing the company closer to future missions to the Moon and Mars.
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