▶youtube ScienceSpace first seen 13 h ago, last 1 h ago, peak #6
SpaceX Starship reaches orbit for first time as booster splashes down
Original: Blastoff! SpaceX Starship launches to orbit for first time, booster splashes down
SpaceX launched its Starship rocket to orbit for the first time, with the spacecraft completing the mission and the Super Heavy booster splashing down after separation. The milestone flight marks a major step for the vehicle that SpaceX intends to use for lunar and Mars missions, and space watchers are sharing launch footage and debating what the success means for future flights.
Why now: The first orbital launch of Starship is a major spaceflight milestone generating broad excitement and discussion.
Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 4 snapshots from 5 h ago to 1 h ago.
Evidence
- Blastoff! SpaceX Starship launches to orbit for first time, booster splashes down · VideoFromSpace · 740K
API: https://socialmediatrends-api.osmike.com/v1/trends/285740