Wild cheering greets the launch of the maiden flight of the new rocket.
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Elon Musk’s Falcon Heavy rocket launches successfully
The world's most powerful rocket successfully lifts clear of its pad on historic maiden flight.
Elon Musk’s Falcon Heavy rocket launches successfully
The world's most powerful rocket successfully lifts clear of its pad on historic maiden flight.
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