SpaceX’s Super Heavy booster arrives at pad ahead of first orbital Starship launch
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The first planned orbital Starship mission is scheduled for launch from Starbase in Texas as soon as Sept. 28, pending final approval from the Federal Aviation Administration.
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SpaceX Targets Sept. 28 for Starship's First Orbital Flight
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