SpaceX plans first orbital test launch of Starship on September 22

Published Sep 15, 06:58 PM UTC

According to a report from the RTRS news wire, SpaceX plans to conduct the first orbital test flight of its Starship spacecraft on September 22. The test represents a major milestone for the company's development of the fully reusable Starship system, which is designed for missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. The specific date is subject to regulatory approval and technical readiness. The announcement comes after months of preparations and static fire tests at SpaceX's Boca Chica facility in Texas. The orbital test will aim to send the Starship upper stage into orbit around Earth before it re-enters the atmosphere and splashes down near Hawaii. The Super Heavy booster is expected to separate and attempt a controlled landing in the Gulf of Mexico. This test is a critical step in SpaceX's development timeline for the largest rocket ever built.

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