SpaceX’s Starship targets first orbital flight in major step towards Moon and Mars missions
- SpaceX's Starship rocket is set to attempt its first orbital flight after years of development and testing, the company said.
- The launch, scheduled in Texas, aims to deploy 26 Starlink satellites into orbit while orbiting the Earth six times.
- According to SpaceX, this mission is essential for future exploration initiatives targeting the Moon and Mars.
- The rocket's return trajectory includes a landing phase in the Pacific Ocean after completing its orbital flight around.
Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com
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