--- title: "SpaceX's Starship rocket reaches orbit for first time" description: "Most outlets led with the historic achievement of SpaceX's Starship rocket reaching orbit for the first time, emphasizing its significance for future Moon and Mars missions. One outlet noted in passing that the rocket overcame an engine failure mid-flight, while others focused more broadly on the milestone and its implications for space exploration." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/11174-spacex-s-starship-takes-the-giant-leap-toward-orbit site: HarZaviya language: en --- # SpaceX's Starship rocket reaches orbit for first time world · updated 29 Sep 2026, 5:07 AM PKT · 28–29 Sep 2026 · 14 articles from 12 outlets over 2 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 28 Sep 2026 — SpaceX's Starship rocket reaches orbit for first time (2 outlets) > Most outlets led with the historic achievement of SpaceX's Starship rocket reaching orbit for the first time, emphasizing its significance for future Moon and Mars missions. One outlet noted in passing that the rocket overcame an engine failure mid-flight, while others focused more broadly on the milestone and its implications for space exploration. - **Daily Times** — [SpaceX puts Starship megarocket in orbit for first time](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1559867/spacex-puts-starship-megarocket-in-orbit-for-first-time/) · 29 Sep 2026, 5:07 AM PKT > Elon Musk’s Starship megarocket reached orbit for the first time on Monday after blasting off from Texas, in a major milestone for SpaceX’s future plans, including trips to the Moon and Mars. The black-and-silver behemoth, standing more than 120 meters (131 yards) tall, rose through a thick cloud of smoke on an ambitious 14th test […] - **Business Recorder** — [SpaceX’s Starship reaches orbit for the first time](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40441713/spacexs-starship-reaches-orbit-for-the-first-time) · 29 Sep 2026, 4:58 AM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > STARBASE, (Texas): SpaceX’s next-generation Starship rocket reached orbit for the first time on Monday despite having one of its engines down, overcoming this hitch mid-flight to deploy the first batch of new Starlink satellites as Elon Musk’s company plans to put the vehicle into routine use starting later this year. The uncrewed 40-story-tall vehicle, consisting of a Super Heavy booster rocke... ### 28 Sep 2026 — SpaceX's Starship reaches orbit for first time, deploys Starlink satellites (10 outlets) > Most outlets led with the fact that SpaceX's Starship reached orbit for the first time and deployed Starlink satellites, framing it as a major milestone. Some, like *Hum News English* and *The Express Tribune*, also noted an unexpected engine shutdown mid-flight and a shortened mission, while others, such as *The News International* and *BOL News*, focused more on the preparation and significance of the orbital attempt. A few, like *Minute Mirror* and *24 News HD*, highlighted the implications for future space travel, including trips to the Moon and Mars. - **Hum News English** — [SpaceX’s Starship makes orbital debut deploying Starlinks before early ending](https://humenglish.com/latest/spacexs-starship-makes-orbital-debut-deploying-starlinks-before-early-ending/) · 28 Sep 2026, 10:35 PM PKT > SpaceX's next-generation Starship rocket reached orbit for the first time despite an unexpected engine shutdown midflight on Monday and deployed the first batch of new Starlink satellites, but the mission was cut short and ended with a controlled and fiery touchdown in the Pacific. SpaceX's next-generation Starship rocket reached orbit for the first time on Monday despite having one of its engi... - **24 News HD** — [SpaceX puts Starship megarocket in orbit for first time](https://www.24newshd.tv/28-Sep-2026/spacex-puts-starship-megarocket-orbit-first-time) · 28 Sep 2026, 8:30 PM PKT · 76% identical wording to the newest filing > Elon Musk's Starship megarocket reached orbit for the first time on Monday after blasting off from Texas, in a major milestone for SpaceX's future plans, including trips to the Moon and Mars. - **Minute Mirror** — [SpaceX Starship reaches orbit for first time](https://minutemirror.com.pk/spacex-starship-reaches-orbit-for-first-time-636809/) · 28 Sep 2026, 7:59 PM PKT · 78% identical wording to the newest filing > SpaceX’s Starship megarocket reached orbit for the first time on Monday, marking a major milestone in the company’s ambitious plans for future - **Dawn** — [SpaceX puts Starship megarocket in orbit for first time](https://www.dawn.com/news/2033300/spacex-puts-starship-megarocket-in-orbit-for-first-time) · 28 Sep 2026, 7:42 PM PKT · 75% identical wording to the newest filing > Elon Musk’s Starship megarocket reached orbit for the first time on Monday after blasting off from Texas, in a major milestone for SpaceX’s future plans, including trips to the Moon and Mars. The black-and-silver behemoth, standing more than 120 meters tall, rose through a thick cloud of smoke on an ambitious 14th test flight. The upper stage separated from the Super Heavy booster and reached o... - **Aaj News (English)** — [SpaceX's Starship reaches orbit for the first time, deploys Starlink satellites](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330474376/spacexs-starship-reaches-orbit-for-the-first-time-deploys-starlink-satellites) · 28 Sep 2026, 7:35 PM PKT · 89% identical wording to the newest filing > SpaceX’s next-generation Starship rocket reached orbit for the first time on Monday despite having one of its engines down, overcoming this hitch mid-flight to deploy the first batch of new Starlink satellites as Elon Musk’s company plans to put the vehicle into routine use starting later this year. The uncrewed 40-story-tall vehicle, ​consisting of a Super Heavy booster rocket topped by the ma... - **ARY News (English)** — [SpaceX puts Starship megarocket in orbit for first time](https://arynews.tv/spacex-puts-starship-megarocket-in-orbit-for-first-time) · 28 Sep 2026, 7:17 PM PKT · 73% identical wording to the newest filing > During the test, expected to last about 10 hours, the experimental rocket's upper stage is set to orbit Earth several times and... - **BOL News** — [SpaceX’s Starship takes the giant leap toward orbit in Flight 14](https://www.bolnews.com/technology/spacexs-starship-takes-the-giant-leap-toward-orbit-in-flight-14) · 28 Sep 2026, 6:30 PM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing > SpaceX is preparing Starship for its first orbital flight attempt from Texas, with 26 Starlink V3 satellites aboard in a major test. - **The Express Tribune** — [SpaceX's Starship reaches orbit for the first time, deploys Starlink satellites](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2631902/spacexs-starship-reaches-orbit-for-the-first-time-deploys-starlink-satellites) · 28 Sep 2026, 2:55 PM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > Super Heavy launched Starship into space before an engine-controlled splashdown after two previous hard landings - **Arab News Pakistan** — [SpaceX aims to put Starship in orbit for the first time](https://www.arabnews.pk/world/spacex-aims-to-put-starship-in-orbit-for-the-first-time-3002537) · 28 Sep 2026, 6:44 AM PKT · 72% identical wording to the newest filing - **The News International** — [SpaceX Starship to attempt first orbit and deploy 26 Starlink satellites](https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1417885-spacex-starship-to-attempt-first-orbit-and-deploy-26-starlink-satellites) · 28 Sep 2026, 2:40 AM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > SpaceX will attempt to send its massive Starship rocket into orbit for the first time on Monday, marking a major milestone after years of test flights.According to CNN, Starship is expected to lift off from Texas during a 75-minute launch window beginning at 8:15 AM ET. 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