SpaceX's 'biggest, most powerful' rocket reaches Earth orbit for first time
SpaceX's Starship rocket successfully reached Earth orbit for the first time during a test flight launched from Texas. The mission also deployed 26 Starlink satellites, marking a major milestone for the company's heavy-lift launch capabilities.
Why it matters
The success of Starship is critical for future space exploration, including potential missions to the Moon and Mars, and for expanding global satellite internet coverage.
Elon Musk-led SpaceX’s Starship megarocket reached Earth orbit for the first time on Monday, marking a major milestone for the space company’s ambitious plans for the spacecraft.The 407-foot (124-metre) rocket lifted off from SpaceX’s launch site in southern Texas and entered orbit during its latest test flight.The mission was designed to take Starship around Earth six times over nearly 10 hours, flying at an altitude of about 170 miles…
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