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  "title": "SpaceX aims to put Starship in orbit for the first time",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/spacex-aims-to-put-starship-in-orbit-for-the-first-time-10403111",
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  "published": "2026-09-28T08:34:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Phys.org",
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    "url": "https://phys.org/news/2026-09-spacex-aims-starship-orbit.html"
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  "account": "SpaceX plans to attempt launching its Starship rocket into Earth orbit on Monday, marking a significant milestone in the development of the massive spacecraft. The ambitious 14th test flight, which will last approximately 10 hours, is set to take place in Texas and involves deploying 26 Starlink satellites into orbit. If successful, Starship will reach a circular orbit around 275 km above Earth and travel at a speed of about 28,000 km/hour. However, the test flight is not without risks, as previous attempts at launching the rocket have ended in explosions. Despite the inherent challenges, SpaceX remains committed to pushing the boundaries of space exploration, with the ultimate goal of making Starship fully reusable for missions to the moon and Mars.",
  "summary": "Three years after its first test flight, SpaceX's Starship rocket will attempt Monday to enter Earth orbit, a key step in developing the massive launch vehicle for future missions to the moon and Mars.",
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        "title": "SpaceX Starship targets orbit in biggest test yet",
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        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "SpaceX aims to put Starship in orbit for the first time",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/spacex-aims-to-put-starship-in-orbit-for-the-first-time",
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        "title": "SpaceX aims to put Starship in orbit for the first time",
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        "published": "2026-09-28T09:42:08.000Z"
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        "title": "SpaceX aims to put Starship in orbit for the first time",
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        "published": "2026-09-28T11:07:38.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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