‘We’re being extremely cautious here’: Starship reaches orbit for first time, but SpaceX cut its planned 10-hour trip after 3 hours
- Posted on September 28, 2026
- By Fortune
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SpaceX achieved a historic milestone by successfully reaching orbit with its Starship vehicle during its inaugural integrated flight test. However, the company exercised caution by terminating the mission after three hours instead of the originally planned ten-hour duration. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman praised SpaceX's methodical approach to safety and responsible space exploration, highlighting the achievement as an inspirational moment for the commercial spaceflight industry.
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