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IFT-4 — Controlled Splashdowns for Both Vehicles

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IFT-4 achieved controlled splashdowns for both Super Heavy (Gulf of Mexico) and Ship (Indian Ocean). Both vehicles survived reentry with controlled descent. This validated the heat shield and reentry profiles needed for booster catch and eventual orbital operations, earning praise from NASA's Artemis program managers.

IFT-4 — Controlled Splashdowns for Both Vehicles
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