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What is Starship?
Starship is SpaceX's ambitious rocket system, designed to be fully reusable, much like an aeroplane. This means both its booster and upper stage can land back on Earth after launch, significantly cutting costs and enabling more frequent space travel. The upcoming flight is a big step towards proving this reusability for orbital missions.
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