SpaceX Starship deploys Starlink satellites before early return
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SpaceX
North Pacific
September 28, 2026
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SpaceX's Starship reached orbit and deployed 26 Starlink V3 satellites. Engine issues during ascent led to a shortened flight duration of three hours instead of the planned ten. The vehicle splashed down in the North Pacific and exploded after impact.
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