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.