SpaceX's Starship lifts off from Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas. AFP
SpaceX's Starship lifts off from Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas. AFP
Starship reached orbit for the first time. AFP
Starship reached orbit for the first time. AFP
SpaceX was testing if Starship could reach orbit safely to start commercial operations. AFP
SpaceX was testing if Starship could reach orbit safely to start commercial operations. AFP
The launch marked the third test flight by SpaceX of Starship. AFP
The launch marked the third test flight by SpaceX of Starship. AFP
The craft is designed to send astronauts to the moon and beyond. Photo: SpaceX
The craft is designed to send astronauts to the moon and beyond. Photo: SpaceX

SpaceX Starship spacecraft lifts off on third test flight - in pictures