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SpaceX Starship megarocket blasts off before expected return for reuse
SpaceX launched its Starship megarocket from Texas on Friday, aiming to recover both the booster and spacecraft for reuse. The attempt matters because catching both components would mark a major step towards making the vehicle reusable.
The flight was expected to complete about 14 Earth orbits over 22 hours before Starship returned to Starbase. The 33-engine Super Heavy booster was diverted and splashed down at sea for an unknown reason, while Starship continued into space. The launch is part of a series of tests supporting Elon Musk’s plans for human spaceflight.
In short
- Starship launched from Texas for a planned 22-hour flight.
- The booster splashed down at sea instead of returning to the tower.
- Starship continued into space as SpaceX tested rocket reuse.
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