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SpaceX puts Starship megarocket in orbit for first time
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Fusion42 · 29 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
SpaceX successfully launched its Starship megarocket to orbit for the first time, marking a major step toward its goals of lunar and Mars missions. The rocket deployed 26 next-generation Starlink satellites and demonstrated critical orbital manoeuvres, moving the program into a new phase of development.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Government & Space, and 25 sources have reported it between 17 Sep 2026 and 4 Oct 2026.
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You face an open door as orbital refuelling tests and commercial flights move closer with SpaceX’s new orbital Starship. This success reshapes market expectations for reusable heavy rockets and satellite deployment economics.
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25 sources · first reported 17 Sep 2026 · latest 4 Oct 2026
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