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SpaceX targets another attempt for Starship Flight 13 to launch from Starbase, deploying Starlink V3 and testing booster/engine

SpaceX is preparing a second attempt at Starship Flight 13 no earlier than July 23 from Starbase in Boca Chica. The uncrewed suborbital test is set to deploy 20 Starlink V3 satellites and demonstrate in-space relighting of a Raptor engine, with additional Booster 20 and engine fixes intended to address issues seen on Flight 12.

Discovered 2026-07-22T08:09:52.914950-07:00 | 2026-07-22T08:09:52.914950-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

Starship Flight 13 is a near-term technology milestone for reusability and engine relighting, with specific hardware fixes (Booster 20 and Raptor) aimed at problems identified during Flight 12.
The mission adds an operational payload element—deployment of 20 Starlink V3 satellites—testing integration and on-orbit deployment steps during a high-energy suborbital flight.
Another launch attempt after a scrub increases schedule and risk-management relevance for all parties tracking large-rocket test campaigns and associated safety/traffic impacts.

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