# SpaceX Starship: Has Elon Musk’s biggest gamble paid off?

https://mins.news/en/video/77607

- DW News, 2026-09-28 19:34 UTC
- Science
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqHHqOJ6zxE

> Elon Musk’s Starship megarocket reached orbit for the first time after launching from Texas, while also deploying next-generation Starlink satellites. The 124-meter vehicle is designed for full reusability and lower launch costs, with SpaceX eyeing future missions to the Moon and Mars.

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