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SpaceX Starship rocket set for ambitious first orbital flight next Monday

Elon Musk's company is preparing for its biggest Starship test, which could impact NASA's Artemis Moon landing plans. The rocket's second stage is scheduled to undertake a 10-hour flight, completing six orbits of Earth prior to its descent into the Pacific Ocean. It will also deploy next-generation Starlink V3 satellites into low-Earth orbit.

By BriefTea Editorial · 24 September 2026 at 1:51

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