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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

SpaceX’s Starship reaches orbit on first orbital flight, deploys 26 Starlink satellites despite engine shutdown

Starship reached orbit for the first time on its 14th test flight and deployed 26 V3 Starlink satellites using its “Pez dispenser” system. An engine shutdown forced SpaceX to end the planned 10-hour mission early, bringing the fully reusable vehicle home ahead of schedule.

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Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

European Parliament Reviews EU Licensing Rules for S-Band Mobile Satellite Services

By Space Intel Report: LA PLATA, Maryland — The European Parliament began its review of the EU Commission’s proposed licensing procedure for S-band mobile satellite spectrum (MSS) by sharply criticizing the Commission for leaving the process to the last minute.

2026-09-28T11:05:30.964016-07:00
SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Northrop Grumman delivers 21 data-relay satellites for military constellation

By SpaceNews.com: GTON — Northrop Grumman said it delivered its first 21 satellites for the U.S. Space Force’s proliferated low Earth orbit constellation, putting the company in line to join York Space Systems and Lockheed Martin in deploying the military’s space-based data network.

2026-09-28T08:06:17.967174-07:00