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SpaceX Conducts 13th Starship Test Flight

July 25, 2026

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Key Takeaways

SpaceX launched Starship on its 13th suborbital test flight.
The flight tested fixes for issues seen on the previous flight.
Starship deployed 20 functioning Starlink V3 satellites.
The upper stage performed a reentry and soft splashdown.

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Strategic Implications

This successful test flight may indicate SpaceX's progress towards orbital missions, which could significantly impact the commercial space industry. The deployment of functioning satellites suggests a major step forward in Starship's development, which could strengthen SpaceX's position in the satellite market.

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What Happened

Starship V3 Successfully Deploys Functioning Satellites

SpaceX conducted the 13th test flight of its Starship vehicle, successfully deploying 20 functioning Starlink V3 satellites and testing fixes for issues seen on the previous flight. The Starship upper stage performed a reentry and soft splashdown in the Indian Ocean, with the vehicle floating intact in the water. This mission marks a significant milestone in the development of Starship, which SpaceX intends to use for future orbital missions. The test flight was reported by SpaceNews.

Source | Originally Published: July 24, 2024

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