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Will SpaceX's Starship reach orbit in 2024?

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Opened:Jan 1, 2024
Closes:Dec 31, 2024
Resolved:Jan 1, 2025
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How many times will Starship reach an altitude of 160 kilometers in 2025?

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When will SpaceX Starship first successfully fly an external customer payload?

07 Aug 2026
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