Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra took to social media to share his admiration for Elon Musk’s groundbreaking achievement with the Starship rocket. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Mahindra shared a video showing the lower section of Musk's Starship making a flawless return to its launch tower. This historic moment occurred during the rocket's fifth test flight, as the booster was delicately caught by a pair of massive mechanical arms.
Impressed by Musk's ambitious approach to space exploration, Mahindra jokingly asked, "Where can I buy my ticket, @elonmusk?" His tweet celebrated Musk’s willingness to embrace risks in pursuit of innovation.
SpaceX Creates History
SpaceX’s recent feat marks a significant breakthrough, with engineers hailing the mission as a game-changer for reusable rockets. After the Starship's booster made a successful landing, SpaceX declared it "a day for the history books." Musk himself shared the excitement in a post on X, confirming the booster’s safe return, writing, "Starship rocket booster caught by tower."
Social media users were quick to chime in, with one remarking on the sheer precision involved: “The amount of force being balanced here is mind-boggling, yet it appears so delicate.” Another user compared SpaceX's progress to NASA, saying, "@SpaceX has done more in 10 years than @NASA has since 1973 with far fewer resources." A third reflected on the journey of Starship’s development: “From early explosions to successful landings—what a wild ride it’s been!”
This achievement comes roughly 18 months after Starship’s first test flight ended in a dramatic explosion shortly after takeoff. According to reports, the early stages of the rocket’s latest test flight mirrored previous attempts, with the booster and spacecraft separating a few minutes into the flight.