Watch: The ups and downs of SpaceX test flights as it prepares for 14th mission
SpaceX is preparing for its 14th Starship test flight, which aims to complete its first orbital journey around Earth. The mission marks a significant milestone in testing deep-space exploration capabilities following numerous iterative design tests.
Why it matters
Successful orbital tests by commercial aerospace companies accelerate the timeline for commercial space travel and satellite deployment.
If successful, it will be the first Starship to go in orbit around the Earth and the furthest one has ever flown.
The mission is set to complete approximately six orbits around the planet over a 10-hour flight.
But as the BBC's Ricky Boleto reports, there have been many ups and downs along the way.
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