SpaceX Starship Reaches Orbit, Deploys Next-Generation Starlink Satellites

SpaceX's Starship rocket achieved orbital flight for the first time during a mission conducted on Monday. The vehicle successfully deployed a batch of next-generation Starlink satellites as part of the milestone flight. Previous Starship test flights had come close, reaching approximately 99 percent of the velocity needed for low-Earth orbit. This latest mission covered the remaining margin, confirming Starship's ability to complete a full orbital trajectory. The achievement marks a significant step forward in SpaceX's development of the world's largest and most powerful rocket.