SpaceX's Starship SN8 high-altitude flight test took place on December 9, 2020, at their Boca Chica, Texas facility. The prototype, a stainless-steel rocket standing approximately 50 meters tall, aimed to reach an altitude of 12.5 kilometers (7.8 miles). SN8 successfully launched, ascended, and performed a series of maneuvers, including a "belly flop" descent controlled by its flaps. However, during the landing attempt, an issue with fuel pressure caused the rocket to descend too quickly, result