The Journal of Space Commerce

The Journal of Space Commerce

Third Time's a Charm for Starship

Massive Rocket Reaches Orbital Altitude

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Tom Patton
Mar 14, 2024
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After two RUDs on Starship launches, SpaceX achieved orbital altitude with the massive rocket on the third attempt this morning.

Starship lifted off from Starbase in Boca Chica at 9:25 am ET and completed nearly all of its flight test objectives. The second stage separated from the booster at 2:50 into the flight. According to SpaceX telemetry on its vid…

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