This week, SpaceX made history when they successfully launched the Starship SN8 prototype on Friday. This is the first test of the Starship prototype and marks a huge milestone for SpaceX. The Starship SN8 prototype was able to reach its highest altitude yet, reaching 12.5 kilometers (7.8 miles) before safely landing. This accomplishment is a major step towards SpaceX’s goal of sending the Starship into orbit. With this successful launch, SpaceX has given the greenlight to the Starship program and it shows that the company’s goal of sending humans to other worlds is within reach.

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source: Phys.org