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SpaceX Starship ends flight early after first-ever orbit of Earth
Original: Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starship ends flight early after first-ever orbit of Earth
SpaceX's Starship completed its first-ever orbit of Earth but ended its flight early, cutting the mission shorter than planned. The test flight still marked a milestone for Elon Musk's company, which is developing the giant rocket for future deep-space missions. Early termination of the flight is drawing attention as engineers assess what caused the mission to wrap up ahead of schedule.
Why now: The Starship's first orbit of Earth is a major milestone in spaceflight, and the early ending raises questions about the rocket's performance.
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