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SpaceX Starship V3 successful first flight
Ars Technica·
SpaceX achieved a mostly successful first flight for its upgraded Starship V3 rocket, marking a significant improvement over previous iterations. The massive rocket launched from Texas and completed its mission with a splashdown in the Indian Ocean after over an hour. Key successes included the heat shield's performance during reentry and the deployment of 20 Starlink satellite mockups, demonstrating enhanced payload capabilities. This flight is crucial for NASA's lunar ambitions and SpaceX's goal of reaching orbit.
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