Starship is back in orbit. Not everything will go according to plan

The ship took off from the Starbase facility in Texas. The flight proceeded without major disruptions, and the Starship reached its planned orbit. The deployment of 26 next-generation Starlink V3 satellites then began. Each of them will increase the network capacity by 1 terabit, which in total is equivalent to the capabilities of smaller versions of satellites sent into orbit during as many as ten launches using Falcon 9 rockets.

According to SpaceX's plans, after separating from Starship, the satellites will deploy antennas and solar panels and establish contact with Earth and the rest of the Starlink constellation using radio and laser links. Then, using their own propulsion, they will raise their orbits and within a few weeks they will begin providing services to customers around the world.

Changes to the original plan - the first stage of the rocket was not captured

The landing plan for the first stage of the rocket has changed. The Super Heavy was not captured by the launch tower's mechanical arms. Instead, it was diverted to another area, where it was destroyed in a controlled fall.

The Starship will orbit at an altitude of approximately 275 kilometers above the Earth. During the mission, which will last over 22 hours, the ship will circle the planet 14 times.