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SpaceX's Starship Prepares for Its First Orbital Flight
Original: SpaceX's Starship Is Set to Make Its First Orbital Flight https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/28/science/space/spacex-starsh
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.
Why now: The long-awaited first orbital test of the biggest rocket ever built is imminent, drawing attention from the space community and general public.
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- SpaceX's Starship Is Set to Make Its First Orbital Flight https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/28/science/space/spacex-starship-first-orbital-flight.html # Space # Science # Technology · nyt_science@robot.villas · 4
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