SpaceX Achieves Starship Orbit While Rocket Lab Secures 20-Mission Agreement

By Stephen Clark · Ars Technica · 2026-10-02

Ars Technica reports that SpaceX reached low-Earth orbit with its Starship rocket on its 14th flight, allowing the company to deploy its first batch of next-generation Starlink V3 satellites. Meanwhile, Rocket Lab solidified its market position by signing a 20-mission deal with J

Ars Technica reports that SpaceX reached low-Earth orbit with its Starship rocket on its 14th flight, allowing the company to deploy its first batch of next-generation Starlink V3 satellites. Meanwhile, Rocket Lab solidified its market position by signing a 20-mission deal with J