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Starship completes 1st test flight since SpaceX IPO
SpaceX's Starship conducted its first successful test flight since the company's IPO in June, marking its 13th flight overall. The rocket splashed down in the Indian Ocean, successfully deploying 20 Starlink satellites into suborbital space before their planned reentry. This successful mission, celebrated by SpaceX personnel, provides valuable data for enhancing its satellite internet service and plans for future network expansions.
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Published 25 Jul 2026, 02:40 UTC1 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- Starship completed its first test flight since SpaceX's IPO.
- Successfully deployed 20 Starlink satellites into space.
- The flight ended with a successful splashdown in the Indian Ocean.
- This marks the 13th test flight of the world's most powerful rocket.
- Previous tests resulted in failures, making this success notable.
Interesting facts
- The Starship is approximately 122 meters tall.
- Previous flights ended in explosions or other failures.
- The mission will inform the expansion of SpaceX's Starlink constellation.