Why Elon Musk's Starship recovery could be a major breakthrough

Elon Musk's Starship recovery could give SpaceX a rare chance to closely inspect a spacecraft after an actual flight. Still floating in the Indian Ocean after an uncontrolled splashdown, the vehicle will help engineers study its structure, heat shield and systems. The findings could reveal how Starship performed during re-entry and guide improvements towards SpaceX's goal of rapid reusability.