# SpaceX to attempt first Starship launch into Earth orbit

https://mins.news/en/item/76637

- France 24, 2026-09-28 06:50 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/science/20260928-spacex-aims-put-starship-rocket-into-earth-orbit-first-time

> SpaceX plans to launch Starship from Texas on Monday in an attempt to reach Earth orbit during a 10-hour flight and deploy 26 Starlink satellites. The mission would mark a milestone for the huge launch vehicle, though success remains uncertain after multiple previous test failures.

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