Starship reaches orbit for the first time and deploys 26 Starlink satellites before a shortened flight
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September 29, 2026
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What the press did not cover
6omissions found
All these omissions share the same fate: covered by 3 countries or more.
Mexico3 omissionsCovered by
3 of 15
3 of 15the engine failure that occurred shortly after takeoff
the flight being shortened to about three hours instead of the planned ten
the Super Heavy first stage splashing down in the Gulf of Mexico
Lithuania2 omissionsCovered by3 of 15
3 of 15the engine failure that occurred shortly after takeoff
the flight being shortened compared to the planned ten hours
Portugal1 omissionCovered by3 of 15
3 of 15the flight being shortened to about three hours instead of the planned ten