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SpaceX Starship Lifts Off for Key Orbital Test

Bloomberg Technology Monday 28 September 2026, 13:39 UTC 1 min read
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Elon Musk's SpaceX launched its massive Starship rocket Monday morning on its first orbital flight test. This rocket is carrying 26 satellites that are to be deployed into orbit. This is the launch from the Starbase facility in South Texas.

Elon Musk's SpaceX launched its massive Starship rocket Monday morning on its first orbital flight test. This rocket is carrying 26 satellites that are to be deployed into orbit. This is the launch from the Starbase facility in South Texas. (Source: Bloomberg)
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