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Why is Starship so important?
Starship is designed to be fully reusable, meaning its rockets can land back on Earth after launch and be used again, much like an aeroplane. This dramatically reduces the cost of space launches compared to traditional single-use rockets. This successful deployment moves SpaceX closer to making space travel more affordable and routine.
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