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SpaceX

2026-09-30 10:34:38

Needham Reiterates Buy Rating on SpaceX, Keeps $250 Price Target

Needham reiterated its Buy rating on SpaceX on Sept. 30 and maintained a $250 price target, citing rapid growth in AI computing revenue as the main driver. According to the report, SpaceX’s disclosed computing deals are expected to translate into an annualized revenue run rate of $54 billion, a figure that the firm said strongly supports management’s goal of reaching $100 billion in total annual recurring revenue, or ARR, by the end of 2026. The note also pointed to progress on the company’s aerospace side. SpaceX’s 14th Starship flight successfully reached orbit and deployed 26 Starlink V3 satellites. Needham said the mission highlighted the company’s ongoing technical edge in rocket recovery and expansion of its satellite constellation. The update combines both financial and engineering milestones in Needham’s latest view on the company.

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Elon Musk

2026-09-29 21:10:44

Musk Says Starship Could Reach Weekly or Biweekly Launch Cadence Next Year

According to a ChainCatcher newsflash, Elon Musk said Starship is expected to reach a launch cadence of once a week or once every two weeks next year. The brief update did not include additional details on timing, testing milestones, or launch locations. As provided in the source, the report was limited to Musk’s expectation on launch frequency and did not offer further context beyond that statement.

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SpaceX

2026-09-29 10:29:42

SpaceX Starship suffers engine failure on 14th uncrewed test flight

SpaceX’s next-generation spacecraft Starship suffered an engine failure during its 14th uncrewed test flight, a development that may affect the timetable for NASA’s crewed lunar mission. According to ChainCatcher, Starship is one of the two spacecraft selected through NASA’s bidding process and is scheduled to carry out a crewed Moon mission in 2028. The test launch, conducted in Texas, still met multiple mission objectives before the propulsion system issue forced an early end to the flight. The update points to a potential delay risk for NASA’s planned lunar schedule tied to Starship.

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SpaceX

2026-09-28 16:14:18

Starship Reaches Orbit for the First Time, Deploys 26 Starlink V3 Satellites Before Early Splashdown

SpaceX’s Starship completed its first true orbital mission on Sept. 28, lifting off from Starbase in Texas at 8:48 p.m. Taiwan time during the vehicle’s 14th test flight. Roughly 25 minutes after launch, Starship reached Earth orbit and later deployed 26 third-generation Starlink, or Starlink V3, satellites. SpaceX said the mission marked the first orbital flight in the history of the Starship program. The flight did not follow the full original plan. According to reports cited by ABMedia, one of the six engines on the upper stage shut down during ascent, and SpaceX spokesperson Dan Huot briefly said the company would forgo orbital insertion before saying, 「We’re not giving up yet,」 as the team continued the mission. The Super Heavy booster completed a controlled splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico about seven minutes after liftoff, while Starship later deorbited and splashed down in the North Pacific. The company had initially planned for Starship to remain in orbit for about 7.5 hours and finish the nearly 10-hour mission off the coast of Chile. SpaceX instead chose an early return after evaluating the vehicle at the first orbital checkpoint. The company has not explained the reason for the change.

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SpaceX

2026-09-28 15:03:54

SpaceX Says Starship Is Returning to Earth From Space

According to a ChainCatcher newsflash, SpaceX said Starship is currently returning to Earth from space. The brief update did not include additional details on the mission timeline, flight status, landing sequence, or technical milestones. The item was published as a short 7x24 market-style bulletin, with the statement limited to SpaceX’s note that the vehicle is on its way back to Earth.

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SpaceX

2026-09-28 13:22:15

SpaceX says Starship reached orbit on its first orbital mission, premarket turns positive

SpaceX said on Sept. 28 that Starship lifted off from Texas for its first orbital mission, carrying the first operational Starlink satellites aboard the vehicle. The company said the launch was cleared for an orbital insertion attempt even though an engine shutdown occurred during the mission. By the time of publication, SpaceX had announced that Starship had entered orbit for the first time. In market trading before the open, SpaceX shares were up 0.34% after having fallen more than 2% earlier. The move marked a reversal in premarket sentiment following the engine issue disclosed during the flight update.

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SpaceX

2026-09-28 12:58:40

SpaceX Says Starship Super Heavy Booster Made a Planned Splashdown

ChainCatcher reported in a brief news update that SpaceX (SPCX.O) said the Starship Super Heavy booster completed a planned splashdown successfully. The item did not include additional mission details, timing beyond the announcement, or technical data related to the operation. The update was presented as a short newsflash and only stated the company’s announcement on the booster’s splashdown result.

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SpaceX

2026-09-28 11:59:43

SpaceX eyes first Starship orbital test flight on Monday

According to ChainCatcher, SpaceX is expected to send its giant Starship into orbit for the first time on Monday in a test flight that could last nearly 10 hours. The mission is set to carry 26 upgraded Starlink satellites, with plans to deploy them into orbit and add them to the existing space internet network. If the flight succeeds, it could clear the way for more orbital missions in the future. The update was published as a 7x24 newsflash and did not include additional operational details beyond the planned duration, payload count, and deployment target. ChainCatcher’s brief framed the launch as a first orbital attempt for the vehicle and tied the outcome to the prospect of more orbital flight activity.

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