Starship Reached Orbit and Deployed 26 Satellites Despite an Engine Failure Starship reached orbit for the first time and deployed 26 operational Starlink V3 satellites on September 28. An engine shut down early and controllers shortened the uncrewed mission from about ten hours to three, leaving full reusability and routine reliability unproven. Starship Reached Orbit and Deployed 26 Satellites Despite an Engine Failure