SpaceX’s Starship launches from South Texas, returns to Earth with a thud

SpaceX launched its Starship rocket from South Texas, reaching orbit before returning to Earth. The mission ended with a thud but is considered a significant milestone for commercial spaceflight.
The biggest rocket ever built launched from Spaceport in South Texas before entering Earth’s orbit shortly after. Though the mission ended with a thud, it does mark a significant step for commercial spaceflight.
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