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See 10 epic photos of SpaceX’s 400-foot-tall Starship Flight 9 from space

SpaceX launched its ninth Starship test flight from Starbase, Texas, reaching space before both stages broke apart mid-mission. Here's a look at the stunning visuals of Starship Flight 9 from space.

Sheetal Kumari | June 04, 2025 / 14:38 IST
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SpaceX’s Starship Flight 9 Lights Up the Sky: The 400-foot Starship launched from Starbase, Texas, on May 27. (Image: SpaceX)
SpaceX’s Starship Flight 9 Lights Up the Sky:  The 400-foot Starship launched from Starbase, Texas, on May 27. (Image: SpaceX)
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Stunning Views from the Edge of Space: SpaceX shared breathtaking photos showing Starship soaring above Earth. (Image: SpaceX)
Stunning Views from the Edge of Space: SpaceX shared breathtaking photos showing Starship soaring above Earth. (Image: SpaceX)
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“Starship in Space” Goes Viral: Four incredible images of Starship were posted online by SpaceX. (Image: SpaceX)
“Starship in Space” Goes Viral: Four incredible images of Starship were posted online by SpaceX. (Image: SpaceX)
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Earth from Above: Gulf of Mexico in Frame: One photo captured Earth’s curve and the Starship’s launch plume. (Image: SpaceX)
Earth from Above: Gulf of Mexico in Frame: One photo captured Earth’s curve and the Starship’s launch plume. (Image: SpaceX)
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Booster Separation Captured in Fiery Detail: Super Heavy booster drops away with flames and Earth behind. (Image: SpaceX)
Booster Separation Captured in Fiery Detail: The Super Heavy booster drops away with flames and Earth behind. (Image: SpaceX)
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Hard Splashdown Ends Super Heavy’s Journey: The booster broke up six minutes after launch, mid-descent. (Image: SpaceX)
Hard Splashdown Ends Super Heavy’s Journey: The booster broke up six minutes after launch, mid-descent. (Image: SpaceX)
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Upper Stage Also Meets Fiery Fate: Starship reached space but disassembled before a planned splashdown. (Image: SpaceX)
Upper Stage Also Meets Fiery Fate: Starship reached space but disassembled before a planned splashdown. (Image: SpaceX)
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A Leak Caused the Upper Stage to Tumble: Around 30 minutes post-launch, a propellant leak triggered failure. (Image: SpaceX)
A Leak Caused the Upper Stage to Tumble: Around 30 minutes post-launch, a propellant leak triggered failure. (Image: SpaceX)
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Debris Safely Landed in the Indian Ocean: Contact was lost 46 minutes in; all debris landed safely. (Image: SpaceX)
Debris Safely Landed in the Indian Ocean: Contact was lost 46 minutes in; all debris landed safely. (Image: SpaceX)
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Testing Continues Toward a Multiplanetary Future: SpaceX says each flight brings Starship closer to launching humans. (Image: SpaceX)
Testing Continues Toward a Multiplanetary Future: SpaceX says each flight brings Starship closer to launching humans. (Image: SpaceX)

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