SpaceX launches Starship on first orbital flight
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SpaceX made history by launching its next-generation Starship rocket for the first time in an attempt to reach orbit. This milestone is crucial because the fully reusable Starship is central to SpaceX's plans for commercial spaceflight and a potential lunar lander for NASA's Artemis program. The launch, which took place in South Texas, saw Starship orbit Earth multiple times before its planned splashdown in the Pacific, marking a significant step forward in space exploration.
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