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Claim Text: Starship is the largest and most powerful rocket ever built, standing 407 feet tall.
Simplified Text: Starship is the largest and most powerful rocket ever built, with a height of 407 feet.
Confidence Score: 1.000
Claim Maker: The author
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "statistic": "407 feet" }
Subject Tags: Engineering Rocket Starship
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Created: September 30, 2026 at 6:03 AM (2 weeks ago)
Last Updated: September 30, 2026 at 6:03 AM (2 weeks ago)

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SpaceX’s Starship Makes It to Orbit for the First Time, but Returns to Earth Early

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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/28/science/space/spacex-starship-first-orbital-flight.html

SpaceX's Starship completed its 14th test flight, reaching orbit for the first time, a crucial step towards lunar and Martian missions. However, the spacecraft returned to Earth early due to engine problems during liftoff, resulting in a fiery splashdown.

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