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SpaceX Launches Upgraded Starship in Test Flight
SpaceX conducted a test flight of its upgraded Starship V3 rocket, which is intended for future lunar missions. The flight included the deployment of mock satellites. (sources: space, theguardian, bbc, cbsnews, ap)
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SpaceX launched its most powerful Starship yet from Texas, marking a significant step in its testing program. The rocket successfully completed its mission but ended with a planned explosion upon landing in the Indian Ocean.
- The upgraded Starship V3 rocket launched from Texas carrying 20 mock Starlink satellites.
- The rocket's landing was planned to conclude with a fiery explosion in the Indian Ocean.
- This test flight is part of SpaceX's efforts to develop technology for lunar missions.
Why it matters
The test flight represents progress in SpaceX's development of spacecraft intended for future space exploration missions.
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