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‘Starship is in orbit’: cheers go up as huge SpaceX rocket circles Earth for first time

Mission goes ahead despite some fears an initial engine failure after the Texas launch would scupper the attempt

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‘Starship is in orbit’: cheers go up as huge SpaceX rocket circles Earth for first time

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Mission goes ahead despite some fears an initial engine failure after the Texas launch would scupper the attempt

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