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    SpaceX readies Starship rocket for first orbital flightโ—SpaceX prepares to send Starship rocket to orbit for first timeโœ‰newsScienceSpace16 min ago

    SpaceX is preparing its Starship rocket for its first flight to orbit. The launch would mark a major milestone for the company's next-generation, fully reusable heavy-lift rocket, developed in Texas to carry cargo and crews to the Moon, Mars and beyond. Interest is high given the scale of the vehicle and the significance of a successful debut orbital attempt for future deep-space missions.

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    SpaceX's Starship Prepares for First Orbital Flightโ—SpaceXโ€™s Starship Is Set to Make Its First Orbital Flightโœ‰newsScienceSpace16 min ago

    SpaceX is preparing its Starship spacecraft for its first orbital flight, a major milestone in the company's program to develop a fully reusable heavy-lift rocket. The test flight would mark the first time the tallest and most powerful rocket ever built attempts to reach orbit, drawing wide attention from space industry watchers ahead of the launch from Texas.

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    SpaceX's Starship Prepares for Its First Orbital Flightโ—SpaceX's Starship Is Set to Make Its First Orbital Flight https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/28/science/space/spacex-starshMmastodonTechnology416 min ago

    SpaceX's Starship, the largest rocket ever built, is set to make its first orbital flight, according to reporting in the New York Times. The test would mark a major step for the vehicle that SpaceX intends to use for missions to the Moon and Mars. Space watchers are anticipating the launch and discussing what a successful orbital attempt would mean for the future of spaceflight.

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    SpaceX Starship to launch to orbit for first timeโ—SpaceX's Starship megarocket launching to orbit for 1st time ever today: Watch it liveโœ‰newsScienceSpace16 min 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 Starship to attempt 10-hour spaceflightโ—SpaceX's Starship is about to attempt a 10-hour spaceflight: Watch live.โœ‰newsScienceSpace16 min ago

    SpaceX is preparing its Starship for an ambitious test flight lasting around ten hours, a significant step up from the shorter missions attempted so far. The flight is being streamed live, drawing wide interest from space fans and industry watchers who want to see whether the vehicle can sustain operations in orbit for a much longer duration than before.

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    SpaceX has launched its Starship spacecraft into orbit, a milestone for the company's next-generation rocket system. The achievement marks significant progress in SpaceX's program to develop a fully reusable heavy-lift vehicle intended for missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. The successful orbital flight is being closely followed across the space and technology communities.

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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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    FCC holds singular power over massive spaceflight approvalsโ—"The U.S. Federal Communications Commission can single-handedly green-light massive spaceflight projects that could compMmastodonScienceSpace Policy14013 min ago

    The U.S. Federal Communications Commission can single-handedly approve massive spaceflight projects, such as large satellite constellations, that could permanently alter the appearance of the night sky for everyone on Earth. Space law experts note that despite growing outcry from astronomers and environmentalists over bright satellite trails and light pollution, there is very little other regulatory oversight, leaving the FCC as effectively the sole gatekeeper for these projects.

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    SpaceX readies first orbital Starship test flightโ–ผSpaceX in the US prepares first orbital Starship flight โ€” CNBCโœ‰newsScienceSpace1 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 Aims to Put Starship in Orbit for First Timeโ–ผSpaceX aims to put Starship in orbit for the first timeโœ‰newsScienceSpace3 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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    NASA astronaut Kayla Barron, who grew up in Richland, Washington, has been assigned to command her second space mission. Barron previously flew to the International Space Station aboard SpaceX's Crew-3 in 2021. Local and space community outlets are covering the assignment, highlighting her rise from her hometown roots to a leadership role in human spaceflight.

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    Indian startup TakeMe2Space to launch orbital edge-computing satellite on SpaceXโ—Indian startup TakeMe2Space to launch orbital edge-computing satellite on SpaceX missionโœ‰newsBusinessStartups32 min ago

    Indian startup TakeMe2Space plans to launch a satellite equipped with orbital edge-computing capabilities aboard an upcoming SpaceX mission. The company aims to process data in space rather than sending it back to Earth, a move that could reduce costs and delays for satellite data users. The announcement highlights the growing role of Indian space startups in commercial spaceflight.