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SpaceX shares first picture of Starlink V3 satellite deployment by Starship on debut orbital flight
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Fusion42 · 4 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
SpaceX's Starship launched its debut orbital mission on September 28, 2026, successfully deploying 26 Starlink V3 satellites that will increase the constellation's capacity by 26 Tbps, over 100 times the bandwidth of the existing network. Despite engine shutdowns during ascent and landing, the mission confirmed in-orbit laser link contact and ended after three hours with the upper stage deorbiting.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Telecom & Connectivity, and 25 sources have reported it between 17 Sep 2026 and 4 Oct 2026.
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SpaceX’s Starship now delivers Starlink satellites with ten times the capacity of Falcon 9 launches, opening a new scale in satellite internet deployment. If you build telecom or connectivity services, this leap forces you to rethink your network scale and partner strategy immediately.
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25 sources · first reported 17 Sep 2026 · latest 4 Oct 2026
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