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SpaceX’s Starship set for first orbital test flight on Sept. 28 after 40 months of testing

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SpaceX plans to launch its Starship megarocket on Sept. 28 in an attempt to reach orbit for the first time. The ambitious test follows an extensive 40-month development and testing campaign, with the flight available to watch live.

Discovered 2026-09-27T08:15:00.519277-07:00 | 2026-09-27T08:15:00.519277-07:00

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  • The flight is a major test of SpaceX’s Starship launch system and its path toward orbital operations after 40 months of testing.
  • A first orbital attempt will provide a significant program milestone for the commercial space launch sector, regardless of the test outcome.

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