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SpaceX stacks Ship 41 and Booster 21 ahead of first Starship orbital attempt

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SpaceX has stacked Ship 41 atop Booster 21 at its launch site, positioning the vehicle for a Wet Dress Rehearsal no earlier than Sept. 24. The test will precede Starship’s first-ever attempt to reach orbit, marking a critical milestone for the launch system.

Discovered 2026-09-23T14:28:18.621514-07:00 | 2026-09-23T14:28:18.621514-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • The Wet Dress Rehearsal is the final major pre-flight test identified in this update before Starship’s first orbital-flight attempt.
  • Stacking Ship 41 and Booster 21 provides a concrete milestone for SpaceX’s launch-system development and upcoming test campaign.

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