SpaceX Launches Starship, Most Powerful Launch System Ever Developed
First Flight Since April 2023
Carries Up to 100 People on Interplanetary Flights
South Texas, March 14, 2024 - SpaceX has successfully launched its Starship rocket from its Starbase facility in South Texas. The launch marks the first flight of the Starship since April 2023. Starship is the most powerful launch system ever developed. It is capable of carrying up to 100 people on long-duration interplanetary flights. The rocket is designed to be reusable, which will significantly reduce the cost of space travel. Today's launch was a success, with the Starship reaching orbit about 9 minutes after liftoff. The rocket is now in a stable orbit around Earth, and SpaceX engineers are expected to conduct a series of tests before returning the Starship to Earth. The successful launch of the Starship is a major milestone for SpaceX. The company is now one step closer to its goal of making human spaceflight more affordable and accessible.
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