SpaceX's Starship vehicle reached orbit for the first time during a test flight, Yahoo News Singapore reports. The milestone came despite an engine failure during the attempt, according to the outlet.
The flight was described by CNN as an unprecedented test for the Starship program. BBC reported that the rocket later splashed down in the Pacific Ocean.
The launch drew advance coverage from SABC News, which framed the test as a defining moment for the spacecraft. Moneyweb also reported the flight as the first Starship launch to reach orbit, calling it a key test.
According to Yahoo News Singapore, the engine failure did not prevent the vehicle from achieving orbit. The outlet did not provide further detail on which engine was affected or at what stage of the flight the problem occurred.
No injuries or ground damage were reported in the material reviewed. SpaceX has not issued a statement in the coverage summarized here.
The test marks a step forward for a vehicle that had not previously reached orbit. Yahoo News Singapore's headline frames the outcome as a first for the program, while noting the engine issue that accompanied it.
What to watch next: whether SpaceX releases details on the engine failure and what the company says about the condition of the vehicle after splashdown.
