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    SpaceX's Starship rocket is in the spotlight, with coverage of the company's test flight program, including a roundup of its 13 Starship test flights and reports that SpaceX is preparing to send the rocket to orbit. The heavy-lift vehicle, central to NASA's lunar plans and Elon Musk's Mars ambitions, continues to attract scrutiny after a mix of progress and setbacks in testing.

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    SpaceX's Starship to attempt first orbital launch on Sept. 28β–ΌSpaceX's Starship megarocket launching to orbit for 1st time ever on Sept. 28: Watch it liveβœ‰newsScienceSpace6 h ago

    SpaceX is preparing its Starship megarocket for its first-ever attempt to reach orbit, scheduled for Sept. 28, with the launch available to watch live. The test flight marks a major milestone for the vehicle that SpaceX intends to use for missions to the Moon and eventually Mars. Attention is focused on whether the rocket can complete its ascent and orbital demonstration.

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    NASA cancels its Mars Sample Return mission●NASA’s Mars Sample Return mission is deadYhnScience45652 min ago

    NASA's Mars Sample Return mission, long intended to bring rock samples collected by the Perseverance rover back to Earth, has been cancelled, according to a Science news report. The mission had faced years of cost overruns and schedule delays, with independent reviews estimating its price tag had ballooned well beyond initial projections. Commenters are debating what the decision means for planetary science and for Europe's role in Mars exploration.

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    SpaceX to attempt first orbital flight of Starshipβ–ΌSpaceX to attempt putting Starship rocket into Earth orbit for first timeβœ‰newsScienceSpace1 h ago

    SpaceX is preparing to launch its Starship rocket into Earth orbit for the first time, a major milestone for the vehicle designed for missions to the Moon and Mars. The attempt is being closely watched as the most ambitious test yet of the most powerful rocket ever built, following earlier suborbital flights.

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    SpaceX Starship Prepares for First Orbital Flight Attempt●SpaceX Starship to attempt first orbital mission with 14th flightβ–ΆyoutubeScienceSpace200.2K14 h ago

    SpaceX is preparing its Starship rocket for another test flight, with the 14th flight attempt expected to be the vehicle's first full orbital mission. The program has been conducting iterative test launches from Texas, progressively extending the rocket's capabilities. Interest is high because an orbital flight would mark a major milestone for the vehicle that SpaceX intends to use for Moon and Mars missions.

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    SpaceX prepares Starship's first orbital flight test●SpaceX to attempt Starship's 1st orbital flight testβœ‰newsScienceSpace1 h ago

    SpaceX is preparing to attempt the first orbital flight test of its Starship rocket, the most powerful launch vehicle ever built. The test marks a key milestone in the company's program to develop a fully reusable spacecraft for missions to the Moon, Mars and beyond. Watchers are focused on whether the vehicle can reach orbit and complete its planned flight profile.

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    SpaceX prepares for first orbital flight of Starship●SpaceX shoots for first orbital flight of Starshipβ–ΆyoutubeScienceSpace182.3K1 h ago

    SpaceX is aiming to carry out the first orbital flight of its Starship rocket, the largest and most powerful launch vehicle ever built. The test would mark a major milestone in the company's program to develop a fully reusable spacecraft intended for missions to the Moon and Mars. Space enthusiasts and industry watchers are closely following preparations for the launch.

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    SpaceX Starship to launch to orbit for first timeβ–ΌSpaceX's Starship megarocket launching to orbit for 1st time ever today: Watch it liveβœ‰newsScienceSpace1 h ago

    SpaceX is preparing the first-ever orbital test flight of its Starship megarocket, the most powerful rocket ever built. The launch, taking place from Texas, marks a major milestone in the vehicle's development, which SpaceX intends for deep-space missions including trips to the Moon and Mars. Space enthusiasts are watching the event live and discussing what a successful flight would mean for the future of spaceflight.

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    SpaceX's Starship Prepares for Its First Orbital Flight●SpaceX's Starship Is Set to Make Its First Orbital Flight https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/28/science/space/spacex-starshMmastodonTechnology43 h ago

    SpaceX's Starship, the largest rocket ever built, is set to attempt its first orbital flight. The test from SpaceX's Starbase facility in Texas would mark a major milestone in the company's effort to develop a fully reusable launch system for missions to the Moon and Mars. Space watchers are awaiting confirmation of the launch window and whether the rocket can complete a full orbit and controlled reentry.

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    SpaceX prepares Starship for first orbital launch●Elon Musk’s SpaceX prepares to send Starship rocket into orbit for the first timeβœ‰newsScienceSpace1 h ago

    SpaceX is preparing its Starship rocket for its first orbital flight, according to CNBC. The launch would mark the first time Elon Musk's company attempts to send the massive spacecraft, designed for missions to the Moon and eventually Mars, all the way into orbit, a major milestone in the rocket's development program.

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    SpaceX Starship set for first orbit of Earth●Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starship set for first orbit of Earthβœ‰newsScienceSpace1 h ago

    Elon Musk's SpaceX is preparing its Starship spacecraft for its first orbit around Earth, according to a report from NewsNation. The fully reusable rocket system, designed for missions to the Moon and Mars, has undergone earlier test flights, and reaching orbit would mark a major milestone in its development programme.

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    SpaceX Starship Prepares for First Orbital Flight Attemptβ–ΌSpaceX Starship to attempt first orbital flightβœ‰newsScienceSpace1 h ago

    SpaceX is preparing its Starship rocket for its first attempt at reaching orbital velocity, a major milestone in the development of the fully reusable launch system. The test flight from the company's Starbase facility in Texas would mark the most ambitious trial yet for the largest rocket ever built. Observers are watching closely, as success would clear the path for future lunar and Mars missions planned around the vehicle.

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    SpaceX Aims to Put Starship in Orbit for First Timeβ–ΌSpaceX aims to put Starship in orbit for the first timeβœ‰newsScienceSpace6 h ago

    SpaceX is preparing an attempt to place its Starship spacecraft into orbit for the first time, a milestone for the company's next-generation launch system. The test would mark the biggest step yet for the vehicle that Elon Musk's firm plans to use for missions to the Moon and Mars. Observers are watching closely for whether the rocket can survive the challenges of an orbital flight.

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    SpaceX Readies Starship for First Orbital Test Launchβ–ΌSpaceX pins hopes on Starship's first orbital test launchβœ‰newsScienceSpace3 h ago

    SpaceX is preparing for Starship's first orbital test launch, a milestone the company is counting on heavily. The giant rocket is central to Elon Musk's plans for deep-space missions, including trips to the Moon and Mars. Observers are watching closely to see whether the untested vehicle can reach orbit on its debut flight.

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    SpaceX readies Starship for first orbital flight attempt●SpaceX prepares to launch Starship on first planned flight into Earth orbitβœ‰newsScienceSpace1 h ago

    SpaceX is preparing to launch its Starship rocket on its first planned flight into Earth orbit, a milestone test for the vehicle designed for missions to the Moon and Mars. The uncrewed flight would be the first time Starship flies as a full stack, with the Super Heavy booster and upper stage together. Success would mark a major step for Elon Musk's company and for NASA's lunar plans, which rely on a Starship variant.

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    SpaceX Starship Attempts First Orbital Flight●Watch Live as SpaceX’s Starship Attempts to Reach Orbit for the First Timeβœ‰newsScienceSpace1 h ago

    SpaceX is streaming live coverage of its Starship rocket as it attempts to reach orbit for the first time. The flight is a major milestone for the company's next-generation launch system, which SpaceX hopes will eventually carry crews to the Moon and Mars. Viewers worldwide are following the launch attempt and the outcome of the test flight.

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    SpaceX has launched its Starship spacecraft into orbit, a milestone for the company's next-generation rocket program. The flight marks the most advanced test yet of the vehicle SpaceX intends to use for missions to the Moon and Mars. Observers are watching closely to see how the spacecraft performs in orbit and what the success means for future deep-space ambitions.

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    US Mars Sample Return mission killed in funding deal●Mars Sample Return mission is dead in the latest funding agreement. Which means China will likely beat the US to returni𝕏xCNScienceSpace2K7 h ago

    NASA's Mars Sample Return mission has been cut in the latest US funding agreement, leaving the Perseverance rover's collected samples stranded on Mars indefinitely. Observers say China's Tianwen-3 mission is now likely to return the first Martian samples to Earth, marking a major setback for American leadership in space exploration.

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    SpaceX prepares Starship for first orbital launch attemptβ–ΌSpaceX prepares Starship rocket for first orbital launch (SPCX:NASDAQ)βœ‰newsScienceSpace1 h ago

    SpaceX is readying its Starship rocket for its first attempt at reaching orbit. The test flight from the company's Starbase facility in Texas would mark a major milestone for the most powerful rocket ever built, a key part of NASA's plans to return astronauts to the Moon and of Elon Musk's long-term ambitions for Mars missions.

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    SpaceX prepares Starship for first orbital flight attempt●SpaceX prepares for Starship's first orbital attemptβœ‰newsScienceSpace1 h ago

    SpaceX is making final preparations for the first orbital test flight of its Starship rocket, the most powerful launch vehicle ever built. The uncrewed test from Starbase in Texas is a key step toward future missions to the Moon and Mars, and observers are watching closely for whether the vehicle can reach orbital velocity and survive reentry.

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    SpaceX Starship Flight 14 launch set for Sept. 28●What time will SpaceX's Starship Flight 14 orbital test launch on Sept. 28? (Full mission timeline)βœ‰newsScienceSpace1 d ago

    SpaceX is preparing Starship Flight 14, an orbital test flight targeted for Sept. 28. Space.com reports the expected launch time and published a full mission timeline covering launch, booster separation, and re-entry milestones. The mission is the next step in testing the rocket's reusability as the company pushes toward future lunar and Mars missions.

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    SpaceX Prepares for First Starship Orbital Flight●LIVE: SpaceX prepares for first Starship orbital flightβœ‰newsScienceSpace1 h ago

    SpaceX is preparing for the first orbital test flight of its Starship spacecraft, with live coverage following final preparations at its launch site in Texas. The test marks a key milestone for the vehicle SpaceX intends to use for missions to the Moon and eventually Mars. Observers are watching closely to see whether the rocket can complete its ascent and orbital attempt, and what lessons the company draws from the debut launch.

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    SpaceX Reveals 10-Hour Orbital Mission for Starship Flight 14●Starship Flight 14 Goes Orbital! SpaceX Reveals 10-Hour Mission | Starship Updateβ–ΆyoutubeScienceSpace252.8K1 h ago

    SpaceX has outlined plans for Starship Flight 14, describing a mission lasting around ten hours in orbit. The flight profile would mark a significant step for the Starship program, which has been iterating rapidly through test launches from Starbase, Texas. Space enthusiasts and analysts are weighing in on what a longer orbital duration would mean for future missions, including reentry testing and preparations for lunar and Mars ambitions.

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    SpaceX is preparing for the first orbital flight test of its Starship spacecraft. The fully reusable rocket system, developed in Texas, is central to the company's plans for lunar and Mars missions. The upcoming launch is drawing wide attention as it would mark a major milestone in commercial spaceflight.

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    SpaceX readies first orbital Starship test flightβ–ΌSpaceX in the US prepares first orbital Starship flight β€” CNBCβœ‰newsScienceSpace5 h ago

    SpaceX is preparing the first orbital flight of its Starship rocket from its Texas facilities, according to CNBC. The launch would mark the first time the company attempts to send its next-generation, fully reusable spacecraft into orbit, a milestone seen as crucial for future missions to the Moon and Mars. Observers are watching for regulatory approval and a launch date as anticipation builds across the space industry.

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    SpaceX Set to Test Launch Starship Rocket from Texasβ–ΌSpaceX Starship rocket test launch Monday from Texas: Everything to knowβœ‰newsScienceSpace6 h ago

    SpaceX is preparing another test flight of its Starship rocket from its launch site in Texas on Monday. The upcoming launch has drawn attention as the company continues developing the massive vehicle intended for deep-space missions, including eventual trips to the Moon and Mars. Coverage focuses on what to expect from the flight, launch timing, and how the test fits into SpaceX's broader Starship programme.

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    SpaceX gets long-awaited regulatory approval for Starshipβ–ΌSpaceX just got the green light Starship has waited years forβœ‰newsScienceSpace2 h ago

    SpaceX has received a regulatory go-ahead that the Starship program has been waiting years for, clearing a major hurdle for the next phase of the giant rocket's development. The approval clears the path for Starship to move forward with upcoming launches, a milestone long sought by Elon Musk's company as it works toward lunar and Mars missions.

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    SpaceX's Starship faces its riskiest launch yet●Why Starship's riskiest launch yet is such a big deal for Elon Musk's SpaceXβœ‰newsScienceSpace1 h ago

    SpaceX is preparing Starship, its largest and most powerful rocket, for what is being described as its riskiest launch to date. The flight is seen as a major test of the vehicle's capabilities and of Elon Musk's ambitions for deep-space travel, including missions to the Moon and Mars. Observers are watching closely to see whether the rocket can pull off the mission's demanding objectives.

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    SpaceX carried out a Starship launch, the latest test flight of its giant next-generation rocket developed in Texas. The flight is drawing widespread attention as the Starship program is central to NASA's plans to return astronauts to the Moon and to Elon Musk's ambitions for missions to Mars. Audiences worldwide are following updates on how the vehicle performed during the test.

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    Stocks Climb Back To Par●Stocks Climb Back To Par https://www.wsj.com/finance/stocks/stocks-climb-back-to-par-598f973c?mod=rss_markets_main # MarMmastodonBusinessMarkets312 h ago

    The Wall Street Journal reports that stocks have climbed back to par, indicating equity markets have recovered to previous benchmark levels. The item is circulating among finance watchers tracking the market rebound, with readers sharing the report under markets and finance tags to follow the recovery in stock prices.

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    SpaceX Starship rocket readies for 14th test flightβ–ΌSpaceX’s Starship rocket prepares for 14th test flightβœ‰newsScienceSpace12 h ago

    SpaceX is preparing its Starship rocket for a 14th test flight, according to AP News. The reusable vehicle, central to Elon Musk's plans for missions to the Moon and Mars, continues its series of incremental flight tests. Each launch draws attention as the company works toward full reusability and upcoming NASA lunar missions.

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    SpaceX Prepares Starship's 14th Test Flight●Elon Musk's SpaceX Prepares Starship's 14th Flight: When And Where To Watch & Moreβœ‰newsScienceSpace8 h ago

    SpaceX is readying its Starship rocket for a 14th test flight, with details emerging on the launch time and how to follow the event live. The mission is the next step in Elon Musk's program to develop the world's most powerful rocket for future missions to the Moon and Mars. Viewers are being given watch windows and livestream information ahead of liftoff.

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    SpaceX carried out the fourteenth flight test of its Starship rocket, the most powerful launch vehicle ever built. The test flight is part of the company's iterative development program for the spacecraft intended for missions to the Moon and Mars. Each launch gathers data on the vehicle's performance, and the progress of the Starship program continues to draw widespread attention from space industry watchers and the public.

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    SpaceX's Starship: 13 test flights of highs and lowsβ–ΌWatch: The ups and downs of SpaceX's 13 Starship test flightsβœ‰newsEnvironment10 h ago

    SpaceX's Starship rocket has now flown 13 test missions, a development programme marked by spectacular successes and dramatic failures. A BBC video review charts the journey so far, from early flights ending in explosions to recent tests showing progress toward a fully reusable launch system. The footage recaps key milestones and setbacks in Elon Musk's programme, which aims eventually to carry crews to the Moon and Mars.

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    Marshall Islands President Hilda Heine Addresses UN General Assemblyβ–ΌStatement by Hilda Heine, President of the Marshall Islands, at the General Debate of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assemblyβœ‰newsWorldUnited Nations23 min ago

    Hilda Heine, President of the Marshall Islands, delivered a statement during the General Debate of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly. As leader of a low-lying Pacific nation, her address comes at a session where climate change and sea-level rise remain central concerns for small island states. The remarks were circulated by international news outlets covering the annual gathering of world leaders in New York.

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    Perseverance finds Mars crater held more than an ancient lake●Perseverance discovers Mars crater was more than just an ancient lakeβœ‰newsScienceSpace5 h ago

    NASA's Perseverance rover has uncovered evidence that Jezero Crater on Mars was more complex than previously thought, indicating it was not simply an ancient lake. The finding suggests the crater experienced a richer and more varied geological history, with implications for understanding Mars' past water activity and its potential to have once supported life.

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    NASA ends Opportunity rover mission after 15 years on Marsβ–ΌNASA has officially concluded the Opportunity rover mission after fifteen years of exploration on the Martian surface. TMmastodonScienceSpace41 h ago

    NASA has officially concluded the Opportunity rover mission after fifteen years of exploration on the Martian surface. The rover, silenced in 2018 after a planet-wide dust storm, leaves behind a final panorama taken in Perseverance Valley. Scientists highlight its enduring legacy in planetary geology and its role in finding evidence of ancient water on Mars.

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    SpaceX launches Starship Flight 14 in live coverage●LIVE: SpaceX Starship Flight 14 launchβœ‰newsScienceSpace3 h ago

    SpaceX carried out the fourteenth test flight of its Starship rocket, with the launch shown live to a global audience. Flight 14 is another step in the company's effort to develop the massive reusable rocket it eventually wants to use for missions to the Moon and Mars. Viewers followed the countdown, liftoff and the rocket's performance during the test.

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    SpaceX Sets September 28 for Starship's First True Orbital Missionβ–ΌSpaceX Starship Flight 14 Is Set for September 28 as Its First True Orbital Missionβœ‰newsScienceSpace1 h ago

    SpaceX has scheduled Starship Flight 14 for September 28, and it is being described as the vehicle's first true orbital mission. Previous flights followed suborbital trajectories, so a full orbit would mark a major milestone for the rocket and for plans to reach the Moon and Mars. Space watchers are closely watching whether the launch proceeds on schedule.

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    SpaceX Starship Flight 14 cleared for first full orbital attemptβ—πŸš€ oddquark // Space Watch β€” 2026-09-28 STARSHIP FLIGHT 14 IS GO for its first full orbital attempt! πŸš€ The world's largesMmastodonScienceSpace25 h ago

    SpaceX's Starship Flight 14 has been given the go-ahead for its first full orbital attempt from Starbase, Texas. The vehicle, described as the world's largest rocket, is being watched closely as a key step toward future Mars missions. Space enthusiasts are buzzing ahead of launch day, anticipating whether the rocket can complete a full orbital flight for the first time.