SpaceX's Starship launches on 14th flight, first headed to orbit

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SpaceX launched its Starship rocket from Starbase, Texas, on its 14th flight, aiming for orbit and its first operational satellite release. The company says it expects to begin routine service later this year.

STARBASE, Texas, Sept 28 - - SpaceX's next-generation Starship rocket lifted off from Texas on Monday for its debut flight to orbit and first operational release of satellites, marking its 14th launch ahead of a routine service that Elon Musk's company expects to begin later this year.