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SpaceX targets Nov. 13 for Starship Flight 15, pursuing a new milestone in rocket reusability

SpaceX plans to launch its Starship megarocket on Flight 15 on Nov. 13, with an unusual post-liftoff sequence expected to begin within minutes. The test is framed as a step toward rocketry’s “holy grail”; the launch may also be visible in the night sky.

Discovered 2026-11-12T11:05:20.822829-08:00 | 2026-11-12T11:05:20.822829-08:00

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Flight 15 is another test in Starship’s development, with SpaceX pursuing a major advance in rocket reusability.
The planned sequence shortly after liftoff makes the mission a visible demonstration of the company’s approach to testing and recovering launch vehicles.

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