SpaceX conducts third test of Starship rocket (8 images)

By Wade Sheridan

SpaceX successfully conducted its third launch test of its Starship rocket, from Launch Complex 1 at Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas, on Thursday. Starship is the largest vehicle built with the intent of going into space. Its Super Heavy booster and attached Starship vehicle make the machine the world's tallest at 400 feet.

SpaceX launches its third flight test of its Starship rocket from Launch Complex 1 at Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas, on March 14, 2024. Photo by Joe Marino/UPI

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The Starship rocket flew further and faster in its third test. Photo by Joe Marino/UPI

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The rocket, touted as the world's largest, lifted off at 9:25 a.m. EDT. Photo by Joe Marino/UPI

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The launch was delayed Thursday morning with SpaceX stating that it had to clear out boats in the Gulf of Mexico. Photo by Joe Marino/UPI

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