After a test flight and a tow, SpaceX’s Starship spacecraft has inspired rumors, sightseers, and a signature cocktail dubbed Rocket Fuel. Co-owner [PERSON_NAME] drummed up the drink to honor the unexpected charred guest. “Everyone’s talking about it,” he said, noting that minimart conversations center on the visitor.

The vessel is the upper stage of a Starship rocket launched late last month. Fortunes changed with the 13th flight, which executed a banking maneuver to slow its descent. Engines guided the upright vehicle into the water before it tipped over but remained intact. This creates a new opportunity to review how the heat shield performed during re-entry.

Recovering the multi-ton spacecraft thousands of miles from home presents a fresh challenge. A recovery ship was dispatched after [PERSON_NAME] announced the mission. Towing the craft back could take months, while locals remain restricted from approaching the moored vehicle. Despite restrictions, residents continue documenting the burn-marked craft, marking a unique arrival for the remote island.