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Starship’s first orbital flight put its heat shield to the test – how it fares could determine if SpaceX’s vision is possible
The mission tested Starship’s heat shield and reusability as SpaceX seeks lower launch costs and faster turnaround between flights.
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Starship’s first orbital flight put its heat shield to the test – how it fares could determine if SpaceX’s vision is possible
SpaceX's Starship rocket launched to orbit for the first time on Sept. 28, 2026. AP Photo/Eric GaySpaceX’s Starship, the most powerful launch vehicle ever developed, reached Earth orbit for the first time on Sept. 28, 2026. This mission, the rocket’s 14th test flight, also marked the first time that Starship deployed Starlink internet satellites into the existing larger constellation: 26 new next-generation nodes in total. But not all went as pl…
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