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SpaceX schedules Starship Flight 13 for July 16 with first Starlink V3 deployment

SpaceX is preparing for the 13th Starship flight test as soon as Thursday, July 16, with a 90-minute launch window opening at 6:45 p.m. ET (1745CT). The mission targets deployment of the first Starlink V3 satellites, in-space Raptor engine restart, and testing of major vehicle upgrades, alongside a Falcon 9 milestone logging its 600th booster reuse.

Discovered 2026-07-14T21:13:52.816741-07:00 | 2026-07-14T21:13:52.816741-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • Starship Flight 13 is positioned as a key technical validation for Starship’s next iteration, including an in-space Raptor engine restart and “major upgrades” ahead of further operations.
  • The test will deploy the first Starlink V3 satellites, linking Starship flight-test progress directly to next-generation constellation rollout.
  • The mission timing and broader launch cadence are underscored by Falcon 9’s 600th booster reuse milestone, reinforcing the pace of reusable launch system operations.

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Space.com keeptrack.space breezyscroll.com Aero-News spacecoastdaily.com
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2026-07-14T21:13:52.816741-07:00
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2026-07-15T03:04:57.428538-07:00
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