SpaceX sends giant Starship into orbit for the first time but ends the flight early

Muzammil Hussain September 29, 2026

A giant rocket lifts off from a launch pad.

SpaceX launched its enormous Starship into orbit for the first time Monday and successfully delivered the most advanced Starlinks yet, but decided to cut short the flight.

SpaceX launched its enormous Starship into orbit for the first time Monday and successfully delivered the most advanced Starlinks yet, but decided to cut short the flight. A giant rocket lifts off from a launch pad.

SpaceX launched its enormous Starship into orbit for the first time Monday and successfully delivered the most advanced Starlinks yet, but decided to cut short the flight.

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