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SpaceX Prepares First Starship Flight Toward Orbit
Original: SpaceX to Stage First-Ever Starship Flight to Orbit in Key Test
SpaceX is preparing the first Starship flight intended to reach orbit, a key milestone test for the company's next-generation rocket. The launch would be the first full-scale orbital attempt for the vehicle that SpaceX plans to use for missions to the Moon and Mars. Analysts are watching closely, as success would mark a major step for both SpaceX and commercial spaceflight, while a failure would still provide valuable test data.
Why now: The launch is a historic first orbital test of the Starship rocket and a major milestone for space exploration.
Evidence
- SpaceX to Stage First-Ever Starship Flight to Orbit in Key Test · Bloomberg.com
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