Tech Brew Ride Home · Monday, September 28, 2026
SpaceX successfully launched its Starship rocket into orbit for the first time, deploying 26 advanced Starlink satellites. Despite an engine shutting down early, mission controllers proceeded, achieving the orbital goal. The mission aimed to orbit the Earth six times before a splashdown in the Pacific Ocean.
“Starship is orbital, mission control announced to cheers.”
“SpaceX has launched its enormous Starship rocket into orbit for the first time, deploying 26 of the most advanced Starlink satellites ever to join the 11,000 already in service.”
“The first stage booster wasn't meant to return to the Starbase launch site either. Instead, dropping into the Gulf of Mexico within minutes of the morning liftoff.”