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SpaceX Starship reaches orbit for the first time
Original: ‘Starship is in orbit’: cheers go up as huge SpaceX rocket circles Earth for first time
SpaceX's Starship, the largest rocket ever built, has successfully circled Earth in orbit for the first time, prompting cheers at the company as controllers confirmed the milestone. The achievement marks a major step forward for Elon Musk's Starship program, which aims to support future missions to the Moon and Mars.
Why now: A first successful orbital flight of the world's biggest rocket is a landmark moment for space exploration
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- ‘Starship is in orbit’: cheers go up as huge SpaceX rocket circles Earth for first time · The Guardian
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