SpaceX’s Starship erupts in massive fireball after reaching orbit for first time

SpaceX’s Starship reached orbit for the first time before its historic test flight ended in a spectacular fireball near Hawaii. The giant rocket successfully deployed 26 next-generation Starlink satellites after blasting off from Starbase, Texas. Mission Control declared “Starship is orbital” as cheers erupted, marking a huge milestone for Elon Musk’s most ambitious rocket. SpaceX had planned a 10-hour mission and six laps around Earth, but ended the test early after only a few hours in orbit. The successful orbital debut is a major step toward certifying Starship for future moon and Mars missions.