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SpaceX readies Starship for first orbital launch attempt
Original: SpaceX prepares Starship rocket for first orbital launch (SPCX:NASDAQ)
SpaceX is preparing its Starship rocket for its first orbital launch attempt. The flight would mark a major milestone for the company's next-generation, fully reusable heavy-lift rocket, which is central to NASA's Moon plans and Elon Musk's long-term ambitions for missions to Mars. Observers are watching closely for a launch date and for whether the vehicle can reach orbit on its first try.
Why now: A first orbital test flight of the most powerful rocket ever built would be a landmark event for the space industry.
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