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SpaceX Launches 13th Starship Test Flight with New Starlink Satellites

SpaceX has launched the 13th test flight of its Starship rocket, carrying a payload of 20 next-generation V3 Starlink satellites. The flight marks another step forward in the development of the massive rocket, which is designed for missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. The V3 satellites are part of SpaceX's Starlink network, which aims to provide global internet coverage from space. These new versions are expected to offer improved performance and capacity compared to earlier models. During the test flight, the Starship system — comprising the Super Heavy booster and the Starship upper stage — attempted to deploy the satellites into orbit. This was a key milestone for the vehicle, as previous tests focused mainly on reaching space and controlled reentry. SpaceX has been steadily advancing the Starship program through a series of increasingly complex flights. The company hopes that Starship will eventually become a fully reusable launch system, drastically reducing the cost of space travel. The successful deployment of operational Starlink satellites on this test flight demonstrates the rocket's growing capabilities. SpaceX has not yet released details on the outcome of the flight, but the launch itself is a significant achievement. The company continues to iterate on the design based on data from each test, moving closer to regular commercial operations. The V3 Starlink satellites represent the latest evolution of the constellation, which already serves millions of users worldwide.

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How this story developed
  • 25 Jul 2026
    SpaceX's Starship Achieves Milestone in 13th Test Flight
  • 25 Jul 2026
    SpaceX Launches Starship for 13th Test Flight, Deploys Starlink Satellites
  • 20 Jul 2026
    SpaceX Plans Second Try for Starship Flight 13 After Abort