In a momentous third test flight from South Texas, SpaceX's Starship megarocket, heralded as the world's largest and most potent rocket, surged to orbital velocity for the very first time on Thursday.
Amidst a gathering of Spring Break onlookers, dedicated rocket enthusiasts, and avid SpaceX supporters congregated along the southern shores of South Padre Island and its environs, the colossal Starship vehicle embarked on its historic journey from the company's facilities near Boca Chica Beach. Departing approximately 5 miles (8 kilometers) south of the excited crowd, the launch occurred precisely at 9:25 a.m. EDT.
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