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SpaceX's giant rocket may leave NASA in the dust November 13, 20265:00 AM ET

Geoff Brumfiel

SpaceX’s giant rocket may leave NASA in the dust

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SpaceX's mega rocket Starship makes a test flight from Starbase, Texas, Monday, Sept. 28, 2026. Starship is the largest rocket ever built, but it can't yet carry astronauts. Eric Gay/AP hide caption