SpaceX's Starship reaches orbit for first time, deploys 26 Starlink satellites

Summary

SpaceX successfully launched its Starship rocket on its 14th test flight on September 28, 2026, from Starbase in Texas, achieving orbit for the first time. The uncrewed vehicle deployed 26 next-generation Starlink V3 satellites during the mission. Despite losing one engine during ascent, the rocket continued its flight and completed a controlled deorbit. The Super Heavy booster splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico, while the upper stage Starship created a fireball upon landing in the Pacific Ocean north of Hawaii, where it tipped over and caught fire. The mission marked a significant milestone for SpaceX's development of a fully reusable rocket system for future lunar and Mars missions.

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• 2026-10-08member countour measurement72 → 73reports joined

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• techtimes.com
  • SpaceX Starship Flight 14 Will Attempt First Trip to Orbit on Sept. 282026-09-28
• dailygalaxy.com
  • SpaceX’s Starship Completes Launch Rehearsal Ahead Of First Orbital Test Flight2026-09-25
• houstonpublicmedia.org
  • SpaceX2026-09-28
• tpr.org
  • SpaceX plans to launch one of its most ambitious flights in South Texas on Monday. Here’s what to expect2026-09-26
• space.com
  • SpaceX2026-09-27
• legalinsurrection.com
  • SpaceX Clears Launch Rehearsal Ahead of Starship’s First Orbital Attempt2026-09-26
• mashable.com
  • SpaceX Starship test: Spaceship reaches orbit before returning early2026-09-28
• fool.com
  • SpaceX's Next Starship Launch Will Generate Revenue -- Sort Of | The Motley Fool2026-09-27
• thenews.com.pk
  • Elon Musk sets bold new goal as SpaceX prepares for Starship Flight 14 orbital mission2026-09-28
• economictimes.indiatimes.com
  • SpaceX's Starship rocket launches on 14th flight, first headed to orbit2026-09-28
• cnbc.com
  • SpaceX prepares to send Starship rocket to orbit for first time2026-09-28
• openthemagazine.com
  • Starship Flight 14 Set for First Orbital Mission, Carrying 26 Starlink V3 Satellites2026-09-28
• moneycontrol.com
  • SpaceX’s Starship reaches orbit for first time in major test- Moneycontrol.com2026-09-28
• bilkulonline.com
  • SpaceX set to launch Starship on 14th test flight, eyes first orbital mission - Bilkul Online2026-09-28
• bgnes.com
  • SpaceX's Starship to attempt Earth orbit for the first time2026-09-28
• aviationweek.com
  • Starship Reaches Orbit, Deploys Next-Gen Starlinks | Aviation Week2026-09-29
• hindustantimes.com
  • Why is SpaceX stock up 0.3% as Starship launch targets cheaper Starlink capacity? | World News2026-09-28
• ibtimes.com.au
  • SpaceX Starship Reaches Orbit for the First Time and Deploys 26 Starlink V3 Satellites, but Ends Flight Early2026-09-28
• foxbusiness.com
  • SpaceX launches Starship on 10-hour test flight, aiming to orbit Earth 6 times2026-09-28
• knpr.org
  • SpaceX's Starship launches on first orbital mission from Texas2026-09-28

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