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Starship to Reach Orbit for the First Time With Starlink V3 Satellites
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Fusion42 · 2 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
SpaceX has applied to the FCC for radio frequency approval to launch Starlink V3 satellites on Starship's first orbital flight, targeting a September 15 launch. The V3 satellites provide an order of magnitude more capacity than prior versions, and only Starship can deploy them at scale due to their size and weight.
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Starship becoming the sole launcher of next-gen Starlink satellites creates a new scale in satellite internet deployment. If you work in satellite or space launch, know that Starship orbit success will redefine network capacity and raise the bar for delivery speed.
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