"SpaceX's Starship Rocket: Capturing Shockwaves and Progress for Moon Landing Plans"

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Slow-motion footage captures shockwaves and smoke billowing from SpaceX's giant Starship rocket during its third test flight, showcasing the power of its engines. Despite hitting several mission goals, including reaching orbital speed for the first time, both the Starship vehicle and its Super Heavy booster were lost as the booster's engines failed to relight for landing. The test flight, designated Integrated Flight Test-3, exceeded the first two attempts, and Elon Musk has high hopes for the craft, aiming for Starship to fly beyond our solar system with six more test flights scheduled for 2024.
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