SpaceX to launch Starship into orbit around Earth for first time

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The mission was supposed to last about 10 hours, but the SpaceX team decided to end it early - we've asked them what led to this decision

The ship deployed 26 "next generation" Starlink V3 satellites, joining the existing constellation which deliver broadband internet on Earth