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SpaceX aims to orbit Starship upper stage during September 22 test flight

SpaceX plans its 14th Starship test flight on September 22 to attempt placing the upper stage into Earth's orbit.

SpaceX will try to put Starship in orbit for the first time on September 22
File photo SpaceX will try to put Starship in orbit for the first time on September 22 Photo: TechCrunch

Launch window and satellite deployment

The company set a 75-minute launch window beginning at 7:15 a.m. Central Time. SpaceX intends to deploy 26 third-generation Starlink satellites during this specific test mission.

Revenue milestone and future plans

Success would mark the first time this rocket generates revenue for the launch division. Elon Musk stated that retiring Falcon rockets depends on flying Starship several times weekly.

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