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SpaceX's Starship Rocket Reaches Orbit for First Time
WHY IT MATTERS
This achievement demonstrates the progress made by SpaceX in developing its reusable Starship rocket, a crucial step towards further space exploration and satellite deployment.
What happened
SpaceX's massive Starship rocket successfully reached orbit for the first time on Monday morning. The rocket took off from SpaceX's Starbase launch facility in South Texas, carrying 26 upgraded Starlink satellites.
The mission, which could last nearly 10 hours, initially looked at risk due to an engine failure during ascent.
Despite the setback, the rocket was able to deploy the satellites in orbit, marking a significant milestone for the Starship program.
PRIMARY SOURCES
SpaceX’s Starship rocket reaches orbit for first time
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CORRECTIONS & UPDATES
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