SpaceX Starship reaches orbit for the first time on its 14th test flight.
SpaceX launched Starship from Starbase, Texas, on its 14th test flight, marking the first time the vehicle reached Earth orbit. The mission deployed 26 Starlink V3 satellites, the first operational use of the new satellite generation. The Super Heavy booster splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico, and the spacecraft is planned to splash down in the Pacific Ocean off Chile after approximately six orbits over 10 hours.
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ABC News · 2026-09-28 13:34 UTC
SpaceX to attempt Starship's 1st orbital flight test
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Wires focus on first orbital milestone and Starlink V3 deployment while NPR emphasizes commercial stakes and IPO context alongside NASA's lunar plans.
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SpaceX plans a $100 billion facility in Louisiana with launches beginning in 2029.
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