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SpaceX Starship ends flight early after first orbit of Earth
Original: Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starship ends flight early after first-ever orbit of Earth
Elon Musk's SpaceX Starship completed its first-ever orbit of Earth but ended its flight early, cutting the mission shorter than planned. The test flight marks a milestone for the company's heavy-lift rocket programme, which Musk has positioned as central to future Moon and Mars missions. Attention is now on what caused the early ending and what the outcome means for upcoming launches.
Why now: Starship's first full orbit of Earth is a major milestone in SpaceX's rocket development programme.
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