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SpaceX's Starship reaches orbit for first time before exploding
Original: SpaceX's Starship reaches orbit for the first time, then returns early and blows up in a fiery explosion
SpaceX's Starship reached orbit for the first time but returned early and was destroyed in a fiery explosion during reentry. The flight marked a milestone for the rocket program despite the vehicle's loss. Observers are weighing the achievement of reaching orbit against the dramatic failure on the return journey.
Why now: A milestone orbital flight ending in a dramatic explosion draws wide attention.
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- SpaceX's Starship reaches orbit for the first time, then returns early and blows up in a fiery explosion · Live Science
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