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It was the first high-altitude launch attempt for Starship SN8. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. We'll have to wait a little ...

On Wednesday, December 9, Starship SN8, the eighth prototype, lifted off from the Cameron County launchpad in Texas. SN8 lifted off and successfully ascended, transitioned propellant, and ...