SpaceX's Starship Just Reached Orbit For The First Time. Is it Lift-Off Time For The Stock?
SpaceX successfully reached orbit with its Starship rocket, deploying 26 Starlink satellites despite a minor engine issue. The mission marks a significant milestone in the company's development of reusable heavy-lift launch vehicles.
Why it matters
Starship's success is critical for the future of satellite deployment and the long-term economic viability of SpaceX's reusable rocket program.
For the first time, Space Exploration Technologies Corp. ( SPCX -2.16% ) has put a Starship in orbit. The rocket reached low-earth-orbit (LEO) and successfully delivered a payload of 26 next-generation satellites on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026 after launching from Starbase Texas.
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