SpaceX lands its prototype Starship rocket on its fifth attempt(1/5)

In this photo screengrab made from SpaceX's live webcast shows the Starship SN15 taking off in Boca Chica, Texas on May 5, 2021.(Photo/Agencies)

SpaceX successfully landed its prototype Starship rocket on its fifth attempt, a livestream Wednesday showed. There was however a small fire at the base of the rocket, dubbed SN15, which announcers said was not unusual.

In this photo screengrab made from SpaceX's live webcast shows the Starship SN15 taking off in Boca Chica, Texas on May 5, 2021. (Photo/Agencies)

In this photo screengrab made from SpaceX's live webcast shows the Starship SN15 after landing in Boca Chica, Cameron County, Texas on May 5, 2021.(Photo/Agencies)

In this photo screengrab made from SpaceX's live webcast shows the Starship SN15 taking off in Boca Chica, Texas on May 5, 2021.(Photo/Agencies)

SpaceX SN15 starship prototype liftoffs from the company's starship facility in Boca Chica, Texas, U.S. May 5, 2021. (Photo/Agencies)