- Launch to an altitude of approximately 10 kilometers (6 miles)
- Perform a controlled reentry into the atmosphere
- Safely land on a landing pad
The test flight successfully achieved these three objectives. Starship reached a maximum altitude of 10 kilometers, successfully performed a controlled reentry, and landed safely on the landing pad. The test flight also demonstrated Starship's stability and maneuverability during flight.
In conclusion, Starship's second flight test was not a failure. It was a successful test flight that achieved all of its objectives.