How Earth Looks From Space? Stunning Visuals

----------- Mayank Agrawal 20 March , 2024

Starship, the world's most powerful rocket built by SpaceX, completed its test flight

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The rocket shared stunning images from space during its return to Earth

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It reached space and captured a serene photo of the Sun in the background and stars glittering in the infinity

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"Wild that this a real picture," Elon Musk said on the picture taken by Starship

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NASA administrator Bill Nelson congratulated SpaceX for the "successful test flight" and said it "soared into heaven"

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Starship is a two-stage superheavy reusable rocket that is designed to send astronauts to the Moon and beyond

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Starship was lost upon re-entry into Earth's atmosphere over the Indian Ocean

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The spacecraft far exceeded its two past performances, both of which were cut short by explosions minutes after launch

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NASA is betting on the success of Starship, which the agency is giving a central role in its Artemis program

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