Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:17pm on 28 Sep 2026,Monday Science
SpaceX’s Starship rocket splashed down in the Pacific Ocean after spending about three hours in orbit, ending its latest test mission earlier than planned. The mission was originally scheduled to last around 10 hours, but the team decided to bring the spacecraft back ahead of schedule. The reason for the early return remains unclear. During the mission, Starship deployed 26 next-generation Starlink V3 satellites to expand the company’s broadband internet network. Earlier, engineers faced an engine issue and had to assess whether the rocket could safely proceed into orbit. SpaceX aims to use Starship for future missions to the Moon and Mars. (PC: BBC)
