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SpaceX's Starship 40 rocket departs Christmas Island for US

28 August 2026 SpaceX Starship 40 Christmas Island Indian Ocean

On 28 August 2026, the SpaceX Starship 40 rocket that landed in the Indian Ocean and was recovered to Christmas Island departed for the United States after a week-long stay. The incident had attracted local interest.

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SpaceX's fallen rocket heads back to the US after Australian sojourn

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The Starship 40 rocket that landed in the Indian Ocean and was towed to Christmas Island is finally heading back to the US after amusing locals for the past week.

SpaceX's fallen rocket heads back to the US after Australian sojourn

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