SpaceX launches Starship rocket into orbit for first time despite engine failure

Elon Musk's SpaceX company has reached a major milestone after sending the world's most powerful rocket into Orbit.

There was a huge cheer at the Starbase site in Texas after it was decided to go ahead with the operation despite an engine failure putting the mission in jeopardy.

Live updates: https://news.sky.com/story/spacex-launch-latest-starship-rocket-heading-for-earths-orbit-for-first-time-13592625

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