"SpaceX's Starship Rocket Lost on Third Test Flight"

SpaceX successfully launched its Starship megarocket into space on its third test flight from South Texas, reaching orbital speed for the first time. While the Starship vehicle and its Super Heavy booster did not survive all the way through to their intended splashdown, the test flight achieved several key goals. The rocket's upper stage continued flying after separation, but SpaceX lost contact with it during reentry. The success of Starship is crucial for SpaceX's plans, including landing NASA Artemis 3 astronauts on the moon by 2026 and supporting Mars and deep-space exploration.