Elon Musk's Starship took off for the fourth test, aiming to reach orbit before crash-landing in the Indian Ocean. SpaceX celebrates booster splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico.
Musk aims to colonize Mars with Starship, planning for one million humans on the Red Planet by 2025, requiring 1,000 flights annually. He envisions humanity as a multiplanetary civilization.
'Only if civilization lasts long enough,' Musk expresses determination for Mars colonization despite concerns. Former President Obama questions prioritizing Mars over Earth's environmental care.
Despite the mission not going as planned, the Starship test flight marked SpaceX's farthest journey. Starship stands as the most powerful and massive launch vehicle ever built.
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