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Rocket Report: Starship set for historic test flight; a century of Electron

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Briefings

Rocket Report Edition 9.19 announces a historic Starship test flight in Texas with a 22.5-hour upper stage landing attempt, while noting Electron's 100th mission in New Zealand. Coverage focuses on SpaceX's reusability attempt and upcoming launches.

Key points

• SpaceX will attempt to recover and reuse all components of a Starship launch on Friday followed by an upper stage landing attempt 22.5 hours later.
• Electron's next mission is the 100th overall launch from Mahia Peninsula, New Zealand, scheduled for November 14 at 5:30 UTC.

Context

This edition covers small-, medium-, and heavy-lift rockets, including a historic Starship test flight and a milestone for Electron. Coverage is limited to the provided text and does not include additional background on rocket history or technical specifications.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single article snippet with no additional context on Starship history, technical specs, or prior test flights. Uncertainty exists regarding the exact outcome of the Texas test flight and the feasibility of full component recovery.

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