NASA recently released video footage of SpaceX's Starship launch from the International Space Station (ISS), which took place on November 19, 2024.

The lift-off was recorded by ISS cameras at 4 PM CT, marking a significant milestone in NASA's partnership with SpaceX to develop Starship as a lunar lander for the upcoming Artemis III mission.

This launch was part of the sixth test flight of Starship, which originated from Boca Chica, Texas, and concluded with a splashdown in the Indian Ocean.

Although the sixth test flight was deemed successful, a last-minute issue prevented the catch maneuver that had worked in previous flights.

Following the flight, the Super Heavy booster achieved a splashdown in the Indian Ocean, but it was not caught by the mechanical arms on the launch tower as in earlier tests.

SpaceX's innovative landing method allows for quick refurbishment and reuse of the booster, significantly reducing mission costs.

During the flight, a floating toy banana served as a zero-gravity indicator, confirming that the spacecraft had reached microgravity.

On the same day, the ISS was repositioned to avoid potential space debris from a defunct satellite, ensuring the safety of its crew.

NASA astronaut Don Pettit shared a striking photo of the Starship launch shortly after it occurred, capturing the rocket against the Texas coastline and Gulf of Mexico.

Before the Artemis III mission, SpaceX plans to conduct an uncrewed lunar landing demonstration with Starship, furthering its collaboration with NASA.

Looking ahead, SpaceX is scheduled to launch Starship again on January 11, 2025, with NASA's involvement to gather data on the upper stage's atmospheric reentry.