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- 1SpaceX launches Starship on first orbital flight●SpaceX launches Starship on giant rocket's first flight to orbit
SpaceX launched its Starship spacecraft atop the giant Super Heavy rocket on the vehicle's first flight toward orbit. The test flight from Texas marks a major milestone for the most powerful rocket ever built, which SpaceX hopes will eventually carry crews to the Moon and Mars. Attention is focused on how the vehicle performs through launch, stage separation and reentry.
- 2World's most powerful rocket faces riskiest test yet▼The most powerful rocket ever built is on the verge of its biggest — and riskiest — test yet
SpaceX's Starship, the most powerful rocket ever built, is preparing for its biggest and riskiest test flight to date. The upcoming mission is expected to push the super heavy-lift vehicle through more ambitious maneuvers than previous attempts, carrying a real possibility of failure. The test is being closely watched as a key step toward future deep-space missions.
- 3SpaceX launches Starship on first flight toward orbit●Watch Live: SpaceX launches Starship on giant rocket's first flight to orbit
SpaceX launched its Starship spacecraft aboard the giant Super Heavy rocket on the vehicle's first attempt to reach orbit. The flight, watched live by audiences worldwide, marks the maiden orbital test of the most powerful rocket ever built, a key step in SpaceX's plans for deep space missions.
- 4SpaceX launches Starship rocket on first orbital flight test●SpaceX launches Starship rocket on first orbital flight
SpaceX has launched its Starship rocket on its first orbital test flight, a major milestone for the company's next-generation launch vehicle. The flight marks the first time the fully stacked Starship and Super Heavy booster have flown together, advancing SpaceX's plans for deep space missions. Observers are following how the uncrewed test performs as the most powerful rocket ever built attempts the demonstration.
- 5SpaceX readies Starship for first orbital flight attempt▼SpaceX prepares to launch Starship on first planned flight into Earth orbit
SpaceX is preparing to launch its Starship rocket on its first planned flight into Earth orbit, a milestone test for the vehicle designed for missions to the Moon and Mars. The uncrewed flight would be the first time Starship flies as a full stack, with the Super Heavy booster and upper stage together. Success would mark a major step for Elon Musk's company and for NASA's lunar plans, which rely on a Starship variant.
- 6SpaceX Starship booster lands intact in historic flight●SpaceX's historic flight: Starship booster lands intact, promises future moon missions
SpaceX completed a milestone flight in which its Starship super-heavy booster returned and landed intact, a first for the giant rocket system. The successful recovery is being described as a key step toward reusable launch architecture and future missions to the Moon, with the company framing the flight as progress toward deep-space goals.
- 7California braces for flooding and landslides as super El Niño looms●“ After years of erosion, California is bracing for flooding and landslides ahead of this year’s expected super El Niño,
California is preparing for flooding and landslides as forecasters expect a super El Niño this year, a warming of equatorial Pacific waters that disrupts weather patterns worldwide. After years of coastal erosion, communities such as Pacifica, south of San Francisco, are already showing strain, and officials worry heavy winter storms could worsen damage to weakened cliffs and hillsides.
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SpaceX has released new footage relating to Starship 40, the latest Super Heavy booster, shedding light on salvage and recovery work following its flight. Analysts are combing through the images for clues about the hardware's condition, recovery techniques, and what they mean for the next Starship launch and SpaceX's rapid-reuse ambitions.
- 9SpaceX readies Starship Flight 14 orbital launch test●SpaceX Prepares Starship Super Heavy Flight 14 Orbital Launch Test and Starlink Deployment
SpaceX is preparing the 14th flight test of its Starship Super Heavy rocket, with the mission also set to deploy Starlink satellites. The orbital launch test forms part of the company's iterative campaign to prove out the vehicle for future missions, and attention is focused on how the booster and upper stage perform during the attempt.
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The USGS has published an assessment of regional impacts from a super El Niño event, focusing on the Southwestern United States. The outlook highlights heightened risks for the region, which typically faces heavier rainfall, flooding and storm damage during strong El Niño episodes. Interest is focused on what the strengthened pattern could mean for water supplies, infrastructure and communities across the Southwest.
- 11VCs warn bureaucratic rules threaten startup tax breaks●VCs fear ‘super complicated, bureaucratic’ rules are putting startup tax breaks at risk
Venture capital investors are warning that complex, highly bureaucratic regulatory requirements are putting tax incentives for startups at risk. The concern is that overly complicated compliance rules could discourage early-stage investors and undermine programs designed to channel capital into new companies. The report raises questions about whether these tax break schemes can deliver their intended support to the startup ecosystem if the administrative burden remains so heavy.
- 12Patriots Facing Deeper Problems Than a Super Bowl Hangover▼NFL Fallout Week 3: The Patriots Are Battling More Than A Super Bowl Hangover
The New England Patriots are struggling early in the NFL season, and Week 3 coverage suggests their issues go beyond a typical post-Super Bowl slump. Fox Sports argues the team is battling deeper problems, sparking debate among fans about roster depth, coaching decisions and whether the defending champions can turn their season around.
- 13Verstappen denies Russell rare F1 feat held only by Hamilton●Max Verstappen denies George Russell super-rare F1 achievement only Lewis Hamilton holds
Max Verstappen has prevented George Russell from achieving a rare Formula 1 distinction that, until now, only Lewis Hamilton holds. The specific milestone was not detailed in available reports, but Red Bull's Dutch driver stood in the way of the Mercedes man completing it. Fans and pundits are weighing what the near-miss means for Russell's standing among F1's elite.