Updated 2 min ago

Emerging

SpaceX Starship Reaches Orbit for First Time

SpaceX launched its Starship rocket into orbit for the first time on 28 September 2026, marking the 14th test flight of the Super Heavy-Starship system and the first to boost the upper stage into orbit. Previous Starship flights were suborbital. The flight is described as a major milestone for SpaceX and NASA.

2-source coverage 2 references

BBCCBS

Watch: SpaceX launches Starship rocket into orbit for first time

In brief

What the sources add

Until now, all Starship flights have been suborbital, meaning the capsules did not complete a loop around the Earth.

Source coverage

Media reports

Watch: SpaceX launches Starship rocket into orbit for first time

BBC 7h ago

Watch: SpaceX launches Starship rocket into orbit for first time

Until now, all Starship flights have been suborbital, meaning the capsules did not complete a loop around the Earth.

CBS 7h ago

SpaceX launches Starship on giant rocket's first flight to orbit

Discovery

See what’s emerging. See what’s changing.

Explore stories gaining momentum and continuing events with new developments.

Explore Discovery