Summary of SN8 Starship High-Altitude Flight Test

On December 9, 2020, Starship serial number 8 (SN8) accomplished a high-altitude flight examination by effectively ascending, transitioning propellant, and showcasing a pioneering controlled aerodynamic descent, along with a groundbreaking landing flip maneuver. This maneuver opens the door for landings in environments lacking prepared surfaces or runways, including celestial bodies like the Moon, Mars, and beyond.