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StocksMediumUpdated•Originally published 28 September 2026•Updated 28 September 2026•
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SpaceX Deploys Starlink V3 Satellites via Starship Despite Engine Failure

Key Facts

1SpaceX's Starship began deploying its first commercial payload of Starlink V3 satellites, which offer 1,000 Gbps download capacity.
2The mission faced an engine failure that initially led to reports of failing to reach orbit before the company confirmed a potential orbit attempt.

SpaceX's Starship began deploying its first commercial payload of Starlink V3 satellites, which offer a download capacity of 1,000 Gbps. Bloomberg reported that the mission faced an engine failure that initially led to reports of failing to reach orbit before the company confirmed a potential orbit attempt to complete the deployment of 26 satellites.

The deployment marks Starship's transition from a test vehicle toward an operational commercial launch system aimed at reducing costs per kilogram for space payloads. In equity markets, SPCX closed at $148.68 on September 25, 2026, having traded between a day high of $149.67 and a low of $146 during that session.

Latest Updates · 1

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    Update: SpaceX confirmed that Starship successfully reached orbit for the first time on September 28, 2026. This confirmation clarifies the mission's status, proving the vehicle's ability to achieve orbital velocity despite the unexpected shutdown of one of its three main Raptor engines.