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SpaceX Starship megapocket to launch to orbit for first time
Original: SpaceX's Starship megarocket launching to orbit for 1st time ever today: Watch it live
SpaceX is preparing its Starship megarocket for its first-ever attempt to reach orbit, with the launch available to watch live. The uncrewed test flight from Starbase, Texas, marks a major milestone for the most powerful rocket ever built, which NASA plans to use for future Artemis moon missions. Space enthusiasts and industry watchers are following the countdown closely, as the debut orbital test carries high expectations for SpaceX's next-generation launch system.
Why now: The first orbital launch attempt of SpaceX's Starship, the most powerful rocket ever built, is a landmark moment for spaceflight.
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