SpaceX sets Starship orbital launch for September 22
SpaceX aims to launch Starship into orbit for the first time on September 22, pending regulatory approval. The rocket will carry 26 new Starlink internet satellites on its 14th test flight, with a launch window starting at 7:15 a.m. in Texas. If successful, this marks Starship’s first orbital attempt and potential revenue-earning flight, a major milestone in replacing older SpaceX rockets.
- Launch set for September 22, Texas, pending approval
- First orbital attempt for Starship upper stage
- Will deploy 26 third-generation Starlink satellites
- Flight begins at 7:15 a.m., with 75-minute window
- Starship upgrades target engine reliability issues
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