SpaceX successfully launches Starship rocket in Texas with Trump in attendance

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SpaceX successfully launched its Starship rocket from Boca Chica, Texas, on Tuesday. The rocket, designed for future moon and Mars missions, reached a height of 40 miles before separating from its booster, which later splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico. President-elect Donald Trump attended the launch, highlighting his growing interest in space exploration and his ties to SpaceX CEO Elon Musk. Despite the booster’s failed landing, the mission achieved key objectives, including successful engine reignition and a safe splashdown in the Indian Ocean. The Federal Aviation Administration approved the launch quickly, indicating a potentially improved relationship between SpaceX and regulators. SpaceX aims to refine Starship technology, with plans for numerous future launches.


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