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SpaceX Starship takes step toward Moon missions

SpaceX's next-generation Starship rocket reached orbit for the first time on September 28, despite an unexpected engine shutdown, and overcame the problem to deploy its first batch of new Starlink satellites. However, the mission was cut short, ending several hours earlier than planned.

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SpaceX's next-generation Starship rocket reached orbit for the first time on September 28, despite an unexpected engine shutdown, and overcame the problem to deploy its first batch of new Starlink satellites.

However, the mission was cut short, ending several hours earlier than planned.

STARBASE, Texas: SpaceX's next-generation Starship rocket reached orbit for the first time on September 28, despite an unexpected engine shutdown, and overcame the problem to deploy its first batch of new...

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SpaceX's next-generation Starship rocket reached orbit for the first time on September 28, despite an unexpected engine shutdown, and overcame the problem to deploy its first batch of new Starlink satellites. However, the mission was cut short, ending several hours earlier than planned.

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