SpaceXβs Starship reached orbit for the first time during its 14th test flight on September 28, 2026, marking a major milestone for the next-generation spacecraft. The mission also deployed 26 Starlink V3 satellites, making it Starshipβs first revenue-generating flight.
The mission was shortened after one of Starshipβs three main engines shut down prematurely, but the spacecraft was still able to reach orbit. The Super Heavy booster also completed a controlled splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico.
Key Takeaway
Starship reached orbit and deployed 26 Starlink V3 satellites during its first revenue-generating mission.