SpaceX Starship reaches orbit, booster recovery fails

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Starship launched into space for a big test. But the first part of the rocket fell into the sea, not back onto land.

The company wanted to catch all parts of the rocket. This would help them build moon bases and travel to Mars.

Starship was set to carry many small satellites around Earth. It would then try to return and be caught by giant arms in the air.

This rocket was much bigger than earlier versions. It is now the largest and most powerful rocket in the world.

NASA plans to use Starship to send astronauts to the moon. The company also wants to launch these rockets from new places soon.

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What happened to the first part of the rocket?

It fell into the sea instead of landing back on land.

Why did the company want to catch all parts of the rocket?

They wanted to use this to help build moon bases and travel to Mars.

What will NASA use Starship for?

NASA plans to use Starship to send astronauts to the moon.

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