GoKawiilSpaceX to attempt first Starship orbital flight on September 22
SpaceX announced its 14th Starship test flight for September 22, targeting a 75-minute launch window starting at 7:15 a.m. CT. For the first time, the mission will attempt to place Starship's upper stage into Earth orbit while deploying 26 third-generation Starlink satellites.
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Reaching orbit would mark a critical technical milestone for SpaceX as it works to retire the Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy in favor of Starship. Success would also generate the first launch-division revenue from a Starship mission, a key proof point for investors following the company's record-setting IPO earlier this year.
- This will be SpaceX's first attempt to place Starship's upper stage into Earth orbit.
- The flight will deploy 26 new V3 Starlink satellites, generating internal revenue for SpaceX's launch division.
- SpaceX will not attempt to catch the upper stage this time, prioritizing orbital success over reuse testing.
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