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SpaceX's Giant Rocket Blasts Off on Fourth Major Test.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2024. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Grush, Loren 3 of 3

Abstract

SpaceX's Starship rocket has successfully launched on its fourth major test flight, as the company continues to develop the vehicle for regular space trips. The test flight aims to assess the rocket's capabilities, including its ability to withstand re-entry into Earth's atmosphere. The fully reusable Starship is crucial to SpaceX's plans for sending cargo and people to destinations like the moon and Mars, as well as launching larger Starlink satellites. While previous test flights have encountered challenges, SpaceX hopes to make progress with each new mission. [Extracted from the article]

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  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2024/06, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • Accession Number:177718302
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