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SpaceX pushes to launch Starship Flight 16 from LC-39A and expand Kennedy operations

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As SpaceX prepares for Starship Flight 15 in November, the company completed a static-fire test at Starbase on Sunday and is seeking to fly Flight 16 from Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Complex 39A as soon as possible. The effort also includes a possible expansion at Roberts Road.

Discovered 2026-10-25T11:28:07.821367-07:00 | 2026-10-25T11:28:07.821367-07:00

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  • SpaceX is targeting a Flight 16 launch from LC-39A soon after Flight 15, extending Starship operations beyond its Starbase launch site.
  • The possible Roberts Road expansion signals a push to enlarge SpaceX’s operating footprint at Kennedy Space Center.

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