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SpaceX’s Starship is finally set for orbit. A lot is riding on its success.

SpaceX’s Starship is finally set for orbit. A lot is riding on its success.
MarketWatch Tuesday 15 September 2026, 19:23 UTC By William Gavin 1 min read
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Next week, SpaceX plans for Starship to complete six orbits of the Earth during a nearly 10-hour flight.

Next week, SpaceX plans for Starship to complete six orbits of the Earth during a nearly 10-hour flight.
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