SpaceX Aims for First Starship Orbit Flight With 26 Starlinks

SpaceX is targeting September 28, 2026 for Starship Flight 14 from Starbase, Texas, pending FAA approval. The flight would place 26 Starlink V3 internet satellites in orbit and attempt Starship's first full orbit insertion, after July's lower suborbital test released 20 upgraded satellites. Starship is built to carry over 100 metric tonnes to orbit and be fully reusable.