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Live updates: SpaceX launches unprecedented test flight of massive Starship, aiming for orbit - CNN

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Jackie Wattles, Tal Yellin
Live updates: SpaceX launches unprecedented test flight of massive Starship, aiming for orbit - CNN
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SpaceX successfully launched its Starship rocket, achieving orbit and deploying 26 Starlink satellites for the first time. Despite some engine performance issues during the flight, the vehicle completed a controlled reentry and landing in the Pacific Ocean.

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This mission marks a significant milestone in reusable rocket technology and orbital payload deployment, signaling progress toward SpaceX's goal of high-frequency, heavy-lift space transport.

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Link Copied! Catch up on today's wins and losses By Jackie Wattles Spectators gather near SpaceX's Starbase facility to watch Starship Flight 14 launch, in Starbase, Texas, on Monday. Ronaldo Schemidt/AFP/Getty Images Today’s mission notched some big wins — and a few moments of concern.

SpaceX is still, for example, having issues with engine reliability. The Super Heavy rocket booster performed well on the way up, but appeared to have one engine cut out early. It then only relit 31 of 33 engines as it guided itself back to Earth. Relighting engines is key for Super Heavy to guide itself back to a safe landing.

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