https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/spacex-declares-starship-ready-for-orbit-sets-launch-date-next-weekContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/spacex-declares-starship-ready-for-orbit-sets-launch-date-next-weekhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/spacex-declares-starship-ready-for-orbit-sets-launch-date-next-week#u71660Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:16:22 +0000SpaceX plans to launch Starship Flight 14 on September 22, marking the rocket's first attempt to reach orbit. The company has declared the vehicle ready for this orbital test, which is a requirement for future missions to the moon and Mars. This follows a period of routine activity, including two successful Starlink satellite deployments from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in August. The upcoming flight represents the first time the company will put the Starship rocket to work in an orbital capacity.Why it mattersReaching orbit is a critical milestone for SpaceX to validate Starship a