SpaceX succeeds in launching Starship rocket, but loses contact mid-flight : NPR
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The rocket cleared the launchpad and separated from its booster, surpassing the first attempt. But minutes later, controllers lost contact with the vehicle.
The rocket cleared the launchpad and separated from its booster, surpassing the first attempt. But minutes later, controllers lost contact with the vehicle.
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Why SpaceX Starship rocket launch was a success despite explosion
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SpaceX calls off launch attempt of Starship, the most powerful
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SpaceX Starship - Wikipedia
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