SpaceX is trying to send Starship to orbit for the first time, with Starlink satellites aboard
SpaceX is preparing for the 14th test flight of its Starship rocket, which will carry 26 Starlink V3 satellites into orbit. The mission aims to complete six orbits before executing a splashdown near Chile.
Why it matters
Successful deployment of Starlink satellites via Starship marks a major milestone in orbital logistics and satellite internet capacity.
The 14th Starship test flight aims to deploy 26 Starlink V3…
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