Starship Is About to Attempt Something It’s Never Done in 13 Flights

Ellyn Lapointe· Sep 24, 2026 · 3:50 PM UTC ·3 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 6 views

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SpaceX’s Starship is on the cusp of a major milestone as the company prepares to send the megarocket into orbit for the first time. ET on Monday, September 28, and will remain open for 75 minutes. Yesterday, SpaceX shared photos of Starship fully stacked on the launch pad at Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas, and confirmed that it is on track for a Monday launch, pending regulatory approval.

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▪SpaceX’s Starship is on the cusp of a major milestone as the company prepares to send the megarocket into orbit for the first time.
▪ET on Monday, September 28, and will remain open for 75 minutes.
▪Yesterday, SpaceX shared photos of Starship fully stacked on the launch pad at Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas, and confirmed that it is on track for a Monday launch, pending regulatory approval.

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SpaceX’s Starship is on the cusp of a major milestone as the company prepares to send the megarocket into orbit for the first time. The launch window will open at 8:15 a.m. ET on Monday, September 28, and will remain open for 75 minutes. Yesterday, SpaceX shared photos of Starship fully stacked on the launch pad at Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas, and confirmed that it is on track for a Monday launch, pending regulatory approval. Engineers will conduct a wet dress rehearsal today, which allows them to practice fueling and countdown procedures and identify any technical issues ahead of launch. Orbital flight will mark a turning point for Starship. This is a key hurdle the rocket must clear before it can demonstrate full, rapid reusability and commercial viability.

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