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SpaceX Rises 5% as Starship's First Orbital Attempt Gets Launch Date

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September 16, 2026 · Updated September 18, 2026 · Curated by 247ignite
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Top StorySpaceX Rises 5% as Starship's First Orbital Attempt Gets Launch Date

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SpaceX stock climbed 5% to $151.12 after confirming Starship’s next test flight for September 22. This will be the first attempt to place Starship’s upper stage into stable Earth orbit, a critical milestone for transitioning the vehicle to commercial operations. The broader space sector saw modest gains, with the Procure Space ETF rising 0.8%, while competitors like Rocket Lab and AST SpaceMobile remained flat.

This marks Starship’s third test flight since SpaceX’s IPO in June, with prior attempts achieving only suborbital results. Achieving orbit would validate Starship’s readiness for revenue-generating missions, including satellite deployment and interplanetary exploration.

Investment implication: The success or failure of this test will directly impact SpaceX’s ability to monetize Starship and maintain investor confidence. For you, the results could recalibrate competitive dynamics in the space sector and influence broader market sentiment.

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