Milestone
First controlled splashdown of a Super Heavy booster
June 6, 2024
During the fourth integrated flight test (IFT-4), Super Heavy Booster 11 performed the boostback and landing burn maneuvers to achieve the first controlled splashdown of a Super Heavy booster in the Gulf of Mexico, after separating from the Starship upper stage. It was the first booster landing attempt to succeed through the controlled descent phase.