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SpaceX targets Starship’s first orbital flight, with 26 Starlink V3 satellites aboard

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SpaceX is preparing the 14th Starship test flight for a first attempt at orbital operations from Starbase, Texas, with a 75-minute launch window opening Monday at 8:15 a.m. ET. The mission is designed to reach 275 kilometers, deploy 26 Starlink V3 satellites, complete six Earth orbits and test reentry.

Discovered 2026-09-27T22:55:03.433859-07:00 | 2026-09-27T22:55:03.433859-07:00

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  • The mission would mark Starship’s first attempted orbital flight after 13 test flights since early 2023, many ending in explosions, making it a significant program milestone.
  • The flight is intended to validate orbital operations, satellite deployment and reentry while carrying 26 Starlink V3 satellites.
  • SpaceX’s market ambitions are tied to launch performance: an analyst cited a potential 16-fold reduction in Starlink capacity costs by 2028.

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