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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 https://www. theguardian.com/sci
SpaceX's giant Starship rocket has circled Earth in orbit for the first time, launching from Texas, with cheers erupting at mission control and celebrations spreading among space fans worldwide. The milestone is seen as a major step for the vehicle intended for Moon and Mars missions, after years of test flights that ended in explosions or early failures.
Why now: The first successful orbital flight of the world's largest rocket is a landmark moment for space exploration and SpaceX's ambitions.
Evidence
- ‘Starship is in orbit’: cheers go up as huge SpaceX rocket circles Earth for first time https://www. theguardian.com/science/2026/s ep/28/spacex-starship-rocket-orbits-earth-texas # Space # Science # Spacex # Texas # UsNews # WorldNews · theguardian_world_news@halo.nu · 4
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