# SpaceX’s Starship returns to Earth after first trip to orbit

https://mins.news/en/video/77558

- The Associated Press, 2026-09-28 18:34 UTC
- Science
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5I0M6jgne6s

> SpaceX’s Starship reached orbit successfully for the first time and deployed the newest, most advanced Starlinks yet. Flight controllers then brought it back early rather than carrying out the six orbits around Earth planned for the mission.

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