SpaceX just launched the world’s most powerful operational rocket into orbit and then returned each of its three first-stage boosters to Earth. Even from across several miles of water, the power of 5 million pounds of thrust was enough to rattle our reporter's ribcage. Watch: https://wired.trib.al/wGRyBcJ | WIRED

JUST IN: SpaceX's Starship, the most powerful rocket ever built, briefly takes flight then explodes in midair on first launch attempt. Follow live updates here: https://cnn.it/3AdchIO | CNN

Height comparison between SpaceX Starship and other orbital class vehicles | NASASpaceflight.com