SpaceX Starship Flight 14 reaches orbit and deploys 26 Starlink satellites from Texas

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Where: Starshipresolved to facility25.997, -97.155
When: Occurrence date not stated by reportingFirst reported 2026-09-25 · last update 2026-09-29
Sourcing: 70 reports70 reports across 58 outlets · independence not established
How far this got: pinpointedlocated to facilityThis signal has no sensor recommendation, so there is nothing specific to look for.

Summary

SpaceX launched its Starship rocket on its 14th test flight on September 28, 2026, from Starbase, Texas, achieving the vehicle's first orbital flight. The mission successfully deployed 26 Starlink V3 internet satellites into orbit approximately 10 minutes after reaching orbital altitude of about 275 kilometers. The upper stage experienced an unexplained engine shutdown that cut the mission short, but the vehicle still achieved orbit and completed satellite deployment before splashing down in the Pacific Ocean west of Chile. The Super Heavy booster experienced several engine shutdowns during ascent but made a controlled splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico. SpaceX characterized the mission as a success, marking the first time Starship left working payloads in orbit and the first orbital flight to generate revenue for the company. The mission lasted approximately 10 hours and completed about six orbits of Earth.

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2026-09-29member countour measurement69 → 70reports joined

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techtimes.com
- SpaceX Starship Flight 14 Will Attempt First Trip to Orbit on Sept. 282026-09-28
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
aninews.in
- SpaceX launches super-heavy rocket Starship, signals intent to 'go where no man has gone before'2026-09-28

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