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SpaceX declares Starship ready for orbit, sets launch date next week
Reaching orbit would mark a significant milestone.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Ars Technica
SpaceX's next Starship launch will lift off on Sept. 22 and aim to reach orbit for 1st time
WorldPingWhat happened
22 for Starship's first-ever orbital launch, a landmark flight that will deploy 26 Starlink satellites and last about 10 hours.
Key facts
- 22 for Starship's first-ever orbital launch, a landmark flight that will deploy 26 Starlink satellites and last about 10 hours.
- Reported by Space.com and published Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:33:25 UTC.
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SpaceX's next Starship launch will lift off on Sept. 22 and aim to reach orbit for 1st time
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