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Flight 13 Starship (S40) completes one month in the Indian Ocean, watch the latest recovery ...

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25 August 2026

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Fusion42 · 25 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

Flight 13 Starship (Ship 40) remains afloat in the Indian Ocean nearly a month after splashdown. SpaceX has intensified recovery efforts, guiding the spacecraft near Christmas Island and preparing to transport it back to Starbase, Texas, despite damage from sea exposure.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Government & Space.

◆ The Wire takeaway

SpaceX’s on-going recovery operation for Starship 40 opens a new window for maritime logistics and refurbishment tech in space missions. You can target service or supply chains that support large-scale spacecraft salvage and transport.

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