Latest test launch marks a breakthrough for the megarocket after previous tests ended in explosions
SpaceX’s Starship megarocket roared into the skies Tuesday on its 10th test flight, turning in a strong performance after a series of fiery failures had begun to cast doubt on its future.
Towering 123 metres (403 feet), Starship is the most powerful launch vehicle ever built and key to founder Elon Musk’s vision of carrying humanity to Mars, as well as Nasa’s plans to return astronauts to the moon.
The stainless steel colossus blasted off from the company’s Starbase in southern Texas at 6.30pm local time, greeted by loud cheers from engineering teams, as seen in a live webcast.
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