Starship Successfully Deploys 20 Next-Generation Starlink Satellites
During its 13th test flight, the Starship successfully deployed 20 operational Starlink version 3 satellites into space, although the first stage of the rocket failed to return to Earth.
In a significant milestone for SpaceX, the Starship completed its 13th test flight, achieving key objectives during the mission. For the first time, 20 Starlink satellites, classified as “version 3,” were successfully deployed into space. These satellites operated for several minutes before descending as planned into the Indian Ocean. However, the first stage of the rocket did not succeed in its return to Earth.
SpaceX's ambitious expansion into space could be poised for rapid advancement. On July 25, 2026, a Starship spacecraft marked a historic moment by deploying operational Starlink satellites into orbit. The 20 satellites aboard the heavy-lift rocket, identified as the new generation “V3,” represent a significant step forward in the company's satellite network development.
