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Starship Flight 4: A Turning Point

Starship has completed a successful test flight from beginning to end, despite problems on the way. The program is gaining momentum.

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Jun 06, 2024
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Today I’ve witnessed one of the most dramatic space flights I have ever seen - both for the events of the flight itself, and their implications for the future. I did not think Booster 11 and Ship 29 would complete all their objectives. I was cautiously optimistic for the booster landing, but thought that SpaceX would need a few more test flights to surv…

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