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Watch live: SpaceX's Starship rocket returning to Earth after orbiting the planet

28 September 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

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28 September 2026

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United States

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Fusion42 · 29 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

SpaceX's Starship rocket successfully entered Earth's orbit for the first time, completing two laps before an early mission termination. Both rocket parts landed in water, but only the booster is expected to be recovered for reuse after the top section splashed down explosively.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Government & Space.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

SpaceX's partial success with Starship's orbital mission signals upcoming shifts in how space hardware may be reused. You need to track which recovery methods still need refinement because reusability gaps create openings for alternative service providers.

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