Published September 28, 2026 at 9:15 AM ET · Updated September 28, 2026 at 12:09 PM ET
SpaceX's supersized Starship reaches orbit for first time; flight ends early
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SpaceX launched its supersized Starship rocket on the vehicle's first orbital flight, lifting off from Texas. The rocket reached orbit for the first time. The flight ended early and the spacecraft was brought home ahead of schedule.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 2 d ago, when NPR reported it. Coverage has since grown to 5 independent outlets, including 4 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 2 d ago from CBS News.
