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SpaceX Starship reaches orbit for first time
Original: Big boost: SpaceX’s Starship rocket reaches orbit for first time
SpaceX's Starship, the largest rocket ever built, has reached orbit for the first time, marking a major milestone for Elon Musk's space company and for plans to return humans to the Moon and eventually travel to Mars. The test flight is being covered widely by international media, with commentators calling it a significant boost for SpaceX's launch programme and the broader commercial space industry.
Why now: The first-ever orbital flight of the world's biggest rocket is a landmark moment for space exploration.
Evidence
- Big boost: SpaceX’s Starship rocket reaches orbit for first time · South China Morning Post
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