Trump Joins Musk for SpaceX Starship Launch in Texas

SpaceX successfully launched its Starship spacecraft on a test flight, with President-elect Donald Trump and Elon Musk observing from a control room in Texas. The launch featured a banana onboard as a scale reference, and the Super Heavy Booster splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico. The mission aims to test reusable heat shield technology, which could significantly reduce space travel costs. The event highlights the close political ties between Trump and Musk, with SpaceX holding substantial contracts with the U.S. government.