The mission included ocean landings for both the Booster and Starship upper stage, deployment of dummy payloads in orbit, an engine re-light during the coast phase, and a full test of Starship’s heat-shield tiles during re-entry.

Starship separates from Super Heavy as both ignite in mid-air before the booster turns back toward the Gulf.

SpaceX's Starship is back at the launch pad for its 11th flight test, hoping to duplicate the success of its August flight while adding new challenges.