SpaceX moves reused Super Heavy to pad for Starship Flight 11, will attempt first booster reuse

SpaceX rolled a previously flown Super Heavy booster to Pad 1 ahead of Starship Flight 11, scheduled for Oct. 13, in a planned first attempt to reuse the giant first stage. The move follows recent static-fire checks as the company prepares its 11th integrated Starship test.

Discovered 2025-10-09T07:00:29.591399-07:00 | 2025-10-09T07:00:29.591399-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • SpaceX is preparing a first-of-its-kind reuse test: a previously flown Super Heavy booster has been static-fired and moved to the pad as the firm aims to fly the booster again on Flight 11. See the static-fire milestone here: https://hype.aero/?story=b7a4102a-e342-4222-8009-046b1af56795

  • The pad move signals an imminent launch: Flight 11 is scheduled for Oct. 13 and follows pad activation and test milestones that have advanced the integrated campaign. Read about recent pad and pad-farm readiness work here: https://hype.aero/?story=ee3d6c4a-fd69-48a7-970a-8500b11b1f11

  • Tactical and program context: Flight 10 delivered the first Block 2 success and SpaceX continues to seek higher operational tempo and regulatory approvals for frequent Starship flights; successful booster reuse on Flight 11 would be a key operational validation. Related background on Flight 10 and FAA engagement is here: https://hype.aero/?story=771ac9d8-09d4-48fc-bc42-1723a89ff20b

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