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Starship's Moon Mission Test Flight: A Step Closer
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SpaceXs Starship, the largest rocket ever built, successfully completed a test flight, marking a significant step towards NASAs Artemis moon missions. The rocket, carrying mock Starlink satellites, flew halfway around the world before splashing down in the Indian Ocean, although it erupted in flames upon impact. This was the twelfth test flight for Starship, which is being developed for future Mars trips and is expected to be fully reusable. The new model is taller and more powerful, with enhanced steering fins and docking features. NASA is investing billions in SpaceX and Blue Origin for these lunar landers, aiming to land astronauts on the moon again by 2024. SpaceX is also taking reservations for private trips to the moon and Mars on Starship.
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