The first planned orbital Starship mission is scheduled for launch from Starbase in Texas as soon as Sept. 28, pending final approval from the Federal Aviation Administration.
Global Spaceflight2026-09-21 • ⏱️ 3 min read
SpaceX’s Super Heavy booster arrives at pad ahead of first orbital Starship launch
The first planned orbital Starship mission is scheduled for launch from Starbase in Texas as soon as Sept. 28, pending final approval from the Federal Aviation Administration.
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