Latest story · September 28, 2026

Starship reaches orbit.

The latest SpaceX launch reached orbit and released 26 Starlink V3 satellites, although Starship returned earlier than planned.

Editorial illustration / not a mission photo

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September 27, 2026 · 6 min read

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