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Starship Flight 15 targets Nov. 13 for first attempt to catch both stages at Starbase

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SpaceX is completing final checkouts of Super Heavy booster 22 and Starship 42 for a no-earlier-than Nov. 13 launch from Starbase. The mission would attempt to catch both stages at Pad 2; its schedule has slipped by one day, with an FAA ship-catch license still the key outstanding approval.

Discovered 2026-11-06T07:35:04.726618-08:00 | 2026-11-06T07:35:04.726618-08:00

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  • Catching both Starship stages would extend SpaceX’s recovery operations beyond the booster, a significant milestone for the vehicle’s reusable launch architecture.
  • The flight remains contingent on FAA authorization for the ship catch, underscoring how regulatory approval can determine launch timing even when hardware checkouts are nearing completion.

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