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Summary of Starship Flight Test
The anticipation for the Starship flight was palpable as Team SpaceX prepared for liftoff, counting down the last 20 seconds. Clocking in at a demanding 33 engines, the Super Heavy booster successfully lifted off, igniting in a spectacular display, much to the delight of the audience present.
The objective of the flight was complex but ambitious, encompassing various phases, including hot staging and booster recovery—an evolving testing ground for SpaceX's next-generation spacecraft capabilities. With milestones to hit and precise telemetry data needed to confirm successful execution, the team was focused and attentive.