SpaceX's supersized Starship launches into orbit for the first time
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Summary
SpaceX launched its large Starship rocket into orbit for the first time. Despite one engine shutting down early, the spacecraft completed a planned orbit around Earth, showing progress toward future NASA moon missions.Key Facts
- SpaceX's Starship rocket is very large and designed for space travel.
- The launch aimed to complete six full orbits around Earth.
- One engine stopped working earlier than expected during the flight.
- The rest of the engines continued working well.
- Flight controllers decided to continue the mission despite the engine issue.
- Starship successfully reached orbit, a first for this spacecraft.
- This test is part of plans for NASA's Artemis program to go to the moon.
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