Trump Joins Musk for SpaceX Starship Launch Amid Booster Catch Abandonment

President-elect Donald Trump attended the launch of SpaceX's Starship rocket in Texas alongside CEO Elon Musk, highlighting their growing relationship. The event marked the sixth test flight of the Starship, which aims to be a reusable vehicle for space travel. Despite the booster splashing down in the Gulf of Mexico, SpaceX continues to secure significant government contracts, including a role in NASA's Artemis moon program. Trump's collaboration with Musk extends to a new advisory commission, while environmental and regulatory challenges persist for SpaceX.