Trump and Musk Witness Another Milestone for SpaceX's Starship
President-elect Donald Trump and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk observed the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship rocket on November 19, 2024, marking significant progress and setbacks. Despite the inability to recover the Super Heavy booster with the 'Mechazilla' system, the successful reignition of a Raptor engine in space and a safe splashdown highlight advancements in rapid spacecraft reuse. This event underscored Trump's and Musk's partnership and raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest due to SpaceX's government contracts.