SpaceX’s Starship soars into orbit after booster explosion prevents an unprecedented double catch
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Marcia Dunn and The Associated Press (via KXAN Austin)
SpaceX's attempt to recover its entire Starship back at the launch pad was thwarted when the booster fell into the Gulf of Mexico and exploded Friday, but the spacecraft still soared into orbit in its boldest test yet. Instead of returning to its Texas pad following liftoff, the first-stage booster was diverted to a point [...]
