the rocket is fine. it's the schedule that needs a rescue mission.

SpaceX's Starship reaches orbit deploying Starlinks before early ending

SpaceX flew its Starship megarocket to orbit for the first time, deploying a batch of Starlink satellites before the flight ended early and the vehicle splashed down in the Pacific Ocean. The launch marked a milestone for the reusable rocket program, though the mission stopped short of its full planned duration. SpaceX framed the test as progress toward routine orbital flights.

Source: SpaceX's Starship reaches orbit deploying Starlinks before early ending — reuters.com

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