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SpaceX Starship reaches orbit, then explodes on return
Original: SpaceX's Starship reaches orbit for the first time, then returns early and blows up in a fiery explosion
SpaceX's Starship achieved orbit for the first time, a major milestone for the company's next-generation rocket. However, the spacecraft returned to Earth earlier than planned and was destroyed in a fiery explosion during reentry. The flight is still seen as significant progress for SpaceX's Starship programme, which aims to support future missions to the Moon and Mars. Observers are weighing the achievement of reaching orbit against the dramatic loss of the vehicle.
Why now: The first orbital flight of Starship ended in a spectacular explosion, combining a historic milestone with dramatic footage.
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- SpaceX's Starship reaches orbit for the first time, then returns early and blows up in a fiery explosion · Live Science
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