Event Brief
Starship reaches orbit on 14th test flight
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Sep 28, 2026 at 3:03 AM ET
UPDATED Sep 29, 2026 at 2:00 AM ET
Summary: SpaceX’s Starship reached orbit on its 14th test flight. After reaching orbit, it deployed 26 V3 Starlink satellites over about 30 minutes using its “Pez dispenser” system.
WHO: SpaceX
WHAT: Starship reached orbit and deployed 26 V3 Starlink satellites using the “Pez dispenser” system.
WHEN: Sep 27, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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