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SpaceX’s integrated Starship spacecraft took off from Boca Chica, Texas on Thursday without issue, marking the first successful sub-orbital launch for the world’s most powerful rocket. During today’s 90-minute test flight, Starship will reach an altitude of about 150 miles as it takes a journey around the globe before splashing down into the Pacific Ocean near Hawaii.
SpaceX scrubbed its first test flight attempt on April 17th due to a “frozen” pressurant valve. The 394-foot launch system, which is comprised of the Super Heavy booster and Starship spacecraft, is known collectively as Starship.
