# SpaceX says Ship 40 inspection yielded heatshield samples

_Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 10:52 AM EDT · Products · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

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SpaceX said its engineers spent several days inspecting Ship 40 in waters off Christmas Island after reentry. The company said they collected heatshield samples and gained insight into how the vehicle handled reentry, with improvements planned for future vehicles.

## Sources

- [SpaceX (@SpaceX)](https://x.com/SpaceX/status/2092988521376059899)

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