SpaceX’s massive Starship rocket reached orbit for the first time on Monday morning, achieving a milestone for the programme after the mission briefly looked at risk because an engine failed during ascent. Starship took off at 7.49am local time out of SpaceX’s Starbase launch facility in South Texas, embarking on what could be a nearly 10-hour long test flight. The uncrewed 40-story-tall rocket was carrying 26 of the company’s upgraded Starlink satellites that SpaceX intended to deploy in orbit...
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SpaceX’s Starship rocket reaches orbit for first time
SpaceX's Starship rocket successfully reached orbit for the first time on Monday morning. The uncrewed, 40-story-tall vehicle launched from SpaceX's Starbase facility in South Texas at 7:49 am local time.
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SpaceX's Starship rocket successfully reached orbit for the first time on Monday morning. The uncrewed, 40-story-tall vehicle launched from SpaceX's Starbase facility in South Texas at 7:49 am local time. Despite an engine failure during ascent that briefly put the mission at risk, Starship proceeded on its planned test flight, which could last up to 10 hours. The rocket was carrying 26 upgraded Starlink satellites intended for deployment in orbit. This achievement marks a significant milestone for the Starship program.
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Starship took off at 7:49 am local time from SpaceX’s Starbase launch facility in South Texas.
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