Starship Flight 7 launches from Starbase, Texas before its upper stage was lost

Starship Flight 7’s upper stage was lost a few minutes into flight. Its booster stage was successfully captured upon its return to earth. The mission was an unmanned test. (Credit: Associated Press) Starship Flight 7’s upper stage was lost a few minutes into flight. Its booster stage was successfully captured upon its return to earth. The mission was an unmanned test. (Credit: Associated Press)