Elon Musk’s SpaceX's next-generation Starship rocket reached orbit for the first time despite an engine shutdown.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX’s next-generation Starship rocket reached orbit for the first time despite an unexpected engine shutdown mid-flight on Monday. But it exploded in a ball of flames when it touched down in a controlled landing over the Pacific Ocean.
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