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SpaceX targets November Starship Flight 15, December Flight 16

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SpaceX is advancing toward two Starship missions to close out 2026. Flight 15 is targeted for November, with the company aiming to catch both the Super Heavy booster and Starship; Flight 16 is aimed for December and could be the first Starship launch from Launch Complex 39A.

Discovered 2026-10-18T09:54:38.831070-07:00 | 2026-10-18T09:54:38.831070-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • The back-to-back November and December targets make launch cadence and execution on Starship’s recovery milestones key indicators for the program’s progress.
  • Flight 15’s goal of catching both stages and Flight 16’s potential debut at Launch Complex 39A mark distinct operational milestones for the vehicle and its launch infrastructure.

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