Coverage dated August 26, 2025

Latest launch of SpaceX's Starship deploys 8 dummy satellites, then splashes down into Indian Ocean

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SpaceX launched the latest test of its mega rocket Starship on Tuesday night and completed the first-ever deployment of a test payload—eight dummy satellites—into space. After just over an hour coasting through space, Starship splashed down as planned in the Indian Ocean.

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Latest launch of SpaceX's Starship deploys 8 dummy satellites, then splashes down into Indian Ocean (opens Phys)
Published Aug 26, 2025
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SpaceX launched the latest test of its mega rocket Starship on Tuesday night and completed the first-ever deployment of a test payload—eight dummy satellites—into space. After just over an hour coasting through space, Starship splashed down as planned in the Indian Ocean.
WHDH Boston
Latest launch of SpaceX’s Starship deploys 8 dummy satellites, then splashes down into Indian Ocean - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)
Published Aug 26, 2025
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SpaceX launched the latest test of its mega rocket Starship on Tuesday night and completed the first-ever deployment of a test payload — eight dummy satellites — into space.
KOB 4
Latest launch of SpaceX's Starship completes first-ever payload deployment of 8 dummy satellites (opens KOB 4)
Published Aug 26, 2025
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SpaceX has launched its latest test of the mega rocket Starship. It is the first-ever deployment of a test payload into space. Starship blasted off from SpaceX's launch site in South Texas on Tuesday night.

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