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SpaceX Starship aims for first orbital flight on September 22

SpaceX is targeting September 22 for Starship's 14th test flight, which will attempt to reach genuine orbit for the first time. The mission aims to circle Earth about six times before splashing down in the Pacific Ocean, and will also try to deploy Starlink V3 satellites. The orbital flight marks a shift from previous suborbital tests, moving towards carrying paying payloads and eventually people.

By BriefTea Editorial · 16 September 2026 at 20:09

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