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Elon Musk's SpaceX successfully reached orbit with its next-generation Starship rocket for the first time, marking a major milestone despite an engine shutdown during the mission. The flight ended in a fiery conclusion, but the achievement represents significant progress in the vehicle's development program. The test is part of SpaceX's ongoing effort to develop Starship as a reusable heavy-lift vehicle central to future missions, including NASA's lunar program and Musk's broader Mars ambitions.