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SpaceX launches Starship toward orbit but cuts mission short

Original: SpaceX launches Starship into orbit for first time ever but cuts mission short SpaceX's massive Starship rocket lifted o

SpaceX's Starship rocket lifted off from Texas on Monday morning in its first attempt to reach orbit, the most ambitious test yet for the massive vehicle. The flight was cut short before completing its full mission, though the launch marked a milestone in the rocket's development.

Why now: The first orbital test flight of SpaceX's huge Starship rocket is a major space milestone despite the shortened mission.

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• SpaceX launches Starship into orbit for first time ever but cuts mission short SpaceX's massive Starship rocket lifted off from Texas Monday morning on its most ambitious mission yet, marking its first attempt at orbit. https://www. foxbusiness.com/technology/spa… · top_news · 1

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