SpaceX’s Starship reaches orbit, but major tests remain before NASA can send astronauts
Starship achieved Earth orbit for the first time, but NASA still requires successful orbital refueling, life-support certification and uncrewed lunar landing tests before astronauts can fly aboard a moon-bound Starship.
SpaceX reached a major milestone this week when its Starship rocket successfully entered Earth’s orbit for the first time. The test marked an important step for the company and for NASA, which plans to use a special version of Starship to help land astronauts on the moon during future Artemis missions.