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SpaceX's Starship reaches orbit for first time, returns early
Original: SpaceX's Starship reaches orbit for the first time but returns early to Earth
SpaceX has launched its enormous Starship into orbit for the first time, successfully delivering the newest and most advanced Starlink satellites yet. However, flight controllers brought the spacecraft back to Earth early on Monday rather than completing six full laps around the planet as planned. The milestone flight is being closely watched as a major step for the rocket programme.
Why now: Starship's first successful orbital flight with early return is a major milestone for SpaceX's rocket programme.
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- SpaceX's Starship reaches orbit for the first time but returns early to Earth · AP News
SpaceX has launched its enormous Starship into orbit for the first time and successfully delivered the newest and most advanced Starlinks yet. But flight controllers brought the spacecraft back to Earth early Monday instead of making six full laps around Earth as originally…
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