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SpaceX's Starship reaches orbit but engine trouble cuts flight short

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SpaceX's Starship successfully reached orbit for the first time, marking a significant milestone for the company's ambitious space program. However, the mission encountered engine issues that prematurely ended the flight, cutting short the planned ten-hour duration. Despite the early termination, the spacecraft managed to deploy 26 Starlink V3 satellites before its descent. AI

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SpaceX's Starship reaches orbit but engine trouble cuts flight short

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  1. The Register — AI TIER_1 English(EN) ·

    Starship finally makes orbit but engine trouble cuts the victory lap short

    SpaceX deployed 26 Starlink V3 satellites before bringing its planned ten-hour flight home after three

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