# Raptor 3

A High-Stakes Debut: Starship’s Newest Iteration Soars as SpaceX Eyes the Public Markets

SpaceX has successfully launched the first Starship V3 vehicle, achieving key goals in satellite deployment and thermal shield testing despite a failed booster recovery. The mission serves as a critical validation of the hardware required to support SpaceX's impending $1.75 trillion IPO and NASA's lunar landing schedule.