- SpaceX's Starship rocket reached orbit for the first time, a first for the fully reusable launch system.
- The system is pivotal to Elon Musk's ambitions to win more NASA contracts and to transport humans to the Moon and Mars.
- The milestone strengthens SpaceX's position in the commercial and government launch market, where NASA contract awards are the near-term revenue catalyst.
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“System is pivotal to Elon Musk’s ambitions to win more Nasa contracts and transport humans to the Moon and Mars”