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SpaceX test-fires Starship ahead of its first orbital flight

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SpaceX has completed a single-engine test-firing of its next Starship spacecraft as preparations continue for the megarocket’s first test flight intended to reach orbit. The milestone marks another step toward an orbital demonstration of SpaceX’s fully integrated launch vehicle and spacecraft system.

Discovered 2026-08-21T09:13:18.379631-07:00 | 2026-08-21T09:13:18.379631-07:00

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  • The test-firing is a direct preparation milestone for Starship’s first flight intended to reach orbit.
  • The mission will provide an important demonstration of SpaceX’s next-generation launch vehicle and spacecraft system.

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