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SpaceX's Starship reaches orbit for the first time
Original: SpaceX sends its Starship rocket to orbit for the first time — but not without some hiccups
SpaceX launched its Starship rocket into orbit for the first time, a major milestone for the company's next-generation heavy-lift vehicle. The flight achieved its core objective but encountered several problems along the way, with commentators pointing to the hiccups as expected hurdles in an early test flight. The launch is being closely watched as a key step in SpaceX's plans for deep space missions.
Why now: The first-ever orbital flight of Starship is a landmark moment for SpaceX and the space industry, drawing wide attention to both the success and the problems during the flight.
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- SpaceX sends its Starship rocket to orbit for the first time — but not without some hiccups · MarketWatch
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