Watch: From launch to fiery splashdown, Starship completes orbit test
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Source: BBC News
Published: 2026-09-28 23:59 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Transport, Europe, Elections, Space, World News, Asia Pacific
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SpaceX's Starship rocket has splashed down in the Pacific Ocean after orbiting the Earth for about three hours. The mission was supposed to last about 10 hours, but the SpaceX team decided to end it early. The ship deployed 26 "next generation" Starlink V3 satellites, joining the existing constellation which deliver broadband internet on Earth.
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