SpaceX’s Starship reaches orbit for the first time but returns home early

Starship almost didn’t make it to orbit when one of its engines shut down too soon.

SpaceX’s mega rocket Starship makes a test flight from Starbase, Texas, Monday, Sept. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

SpaceX launched its enormous Starship into orbit for the first time Monday and successfully delivered the most advanced Starlinks yet,........

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