Washington: Banana in space: Elon Musk's company SpaceX successfully completed the sixth test flight of its spaceship on Tuesday, November 20. But there was a surprising passenger on the flight. It was a banana. This ambitious launch was carried out from SpaceX's Starbase facility in South Texas. The banana was kept in a safe place during the flight.

Why was Banana sent?

This banana sparked people's interest in the SpaceX Starship. The banana's primary role was to act as a zero-gravity indicator. There is a tradition in space flight where a small object is used to visually demonstrate when a spacecraft enters microgravity. This simple but effective method helps observers easily identify when the spacecraft reaches space.

also a symbol of cargo

The banana also symbolizes SpaceX's readiness to begin cargo testing. This banana was placed inside the cargo hold of the spacecraft.

What will be the benefit to SpaceX?

During this experiment, SpaceX has also sent a cargo into space. This will help the company avoid the regulatory process of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the future.

While the banana may seem like a minor thing, its presence on this test flight marks an important milestone for Starship. As SpaceX continues to develop this massive rocket system for future Moon and Mars missions, even the smallest payload is a vital step toward realizing these ambitious goals.