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A remarkable achievement unfolded when the Raptor engine was successfully relit for the first time in space, a crucial test that foreshadows the spacecraft's ability to carry out future orbital missions. Following these maneuvers, the Starship ship continued to exhibit nominal performance, heading toward re-entry with the goal of enduring the extreme heat associated with high-velocity atmospheric re-entry.
As Starship began to re-enter Earth's atmosphere, the crew watched closely. They anticipated challenges such as loss of communication due to the intense plasma generated at such speeds, but all systems appeared nominal. The atmospheric re-entry angle was carefully plotted, hoping for a precise splashdown—targeting the same location as previous tests.