SpaceX successfully lands its massive Starship for the first time SpaceX SpaceX 2/3 SpaceX 3/3 The next-generation Starship is the vehicle SpaceX hopes to use to transport cargo and people to orbit, the Moon and eventually Mars SpaceX Following a series of impressive yet explosive attempts to bring down its giant spaceship built for interplanetary travel, SpaceX has today successfully landed its Starship prototype without exploding for the first time. The achievement is a major one for the company as its efforts to reach the Mars continue apace, and validates its approach to an unprecedented and highly complex landing maneuver that will be key to landing on the Moon and other planets.