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SpaceX Starship reaches Earth orbit for first time
Original: Starship reaches Earth’s orbit for 1st time
SpaceX's Starship, the largest rocket ever built, has completed a flight reaching Earth's orbit for the first time. The milestone marks a major step in the vehicle's development and in plans for deep-space missions to the Moon and Mars. Space observers are hailing the achievement as a turning point for commercial spaceflight, while watching closely for what it means for future test flights and NASA's lunar ambitions.
Why now: The first orbital flight of Starship is a historic milestone in spaceflight, drawing global attention.
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