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SpaceX targets next-week/late-July Starship test flight #13, with first V3 Starlink satellites and improved Super Heavy re-ignit

SpaceX is aiming for Starship’s 13th test flight as early as next week, later moving the attempt to Thursday, July 23. The mission would carry the first V3 Starlink satellites and test an improved Super Heavy v3 booster re-light capability following last week’s suspension after an issue during Raptor engine ignition sequencing.

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2026-07-19T15:38:22.954885-07:00

Ars Technica

India’s first privately developed rocket reaches orbit on dramatic debut

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2026-07-19T15:23:14.199942-07:00

Space.com

Japan completes first RV-X experimental reusable rocket flight test

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2026-07-18T07:15:12.000043-07:00

European Spaceflight

Arianespace CEO David Cavaillolè urges the EU to buy large blocks of Ariane 6 launches

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2026-07-17T07:44:18.605926-07:00

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SpaceX targets next-week/late-July Starship test flight #13, with first V3 Starlink satellites and improved Super Heavy re-ignit SpaceX is aiming for Starship’s 13th test flight as early as next week, later moving the attempt to Thursday, July 23. The mission would carry the first V3 Starlink satellites and test an improved Super Heavy v3 booster re-light capability following last week’s suspension after an issue during Raptor engine ignition sequencing.

2026-07-19T15:38:22.954885-07:00

SpaceX targets next-week/late-July Starship test flight #13, with first V3 Starlink satellites and improved Super Heavy re-ignit

Reuters

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SpaceX shifts Starship launch attempt to Thursday as it readies 13th test flight of Starship and Super Heavy v3 SpaceX has moved its Starship launch attempt to Thursday, with employees gathering to watch Booster 20 roll out of the production facility to the launch pad at Starbase, Texas. The effort is aimed at the 13th test flight of the Starship spacecraft and the Super Heavy v3 booster.

2026-07-19T15:38:22.954885-07:00

SpaceX shifts Starship launch attempt to Thursday as it readies 13th test flight of Starship and Super Heavy v3

Ars Technica

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India’s first privately developed rocket reaches orbit on dramatic debut India’s first privately developed rocket achieved orbit on its debut launch, reaching the milestone on its first attempt. The event marks a significant step for domestic commercial launch capability, demonstrating progress in end-to-end launch reliability and access to space.

2026-07-19T15:23:14.199942-07:00

India’s first privately developed rocket reaches orbit on dramatic debut

Space.com

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Japan completes first RV-X experimental reusable rocket flight test Japan has successfully carried out its first-ever flight test of the reusable RV-X rocket prototype, demonstrating key aspects of reusability through a launch and landing sequence. The milestone marks an early but significant step for Japan’s experimental space launch capabilities.

2026-07-18T07:15:12.000043-07:00

Japan completes first RV-X experimental reusable rocket flight test

European Spaceflight

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Arianespace CEO David Cavaillolè urges the EU to buy large blocks of Ariane 6 launches Arianespace CEO David Cavaillolè urged Europe to place large, upfront block orders for Ariane 6 launches to de-risk production and sustain the program’s scale. The call frames demand commitment as the key lever for keeping Ariane 6 on track and maintaining Europe’s launch capacity.

2026-07-17T07:44:18.605926-07:00

Arianespace CEO David Cavaillolè urges the EU to buy large blocks of Ariane 6 launches

Universe Today

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FCC approves first test launch for Reflect Orbital’s Eärendil-1 satellite The US Federal Communications Commission has approved the first test launch of Reflect Orbital’s Eärendil-1 satellite, the initial step toward the company’s planned Reflect Orbital space reflector constellation. The approval clears the path for test-lifespan deployment under FCC authorization.

2026-07-17T04:51:29.219067-07:00

FCC approves first test launch for Reflect Orbital’s Eärendil-1 satellite

Via Satellite

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AST SpaceMobile pushes Direct-to-Device commercial launch to early 2027; raises $1B via share sale and flags potential vertical AST SpaceMobile has rescheduled its commercial Direct-to-Device (D2D) service launch to early 2027, moving it from a prior late-2026 timeline. The company also launched a share sale to raise $1 billion and said it may consider vertical integration in its launch efforts.

2026-07-16T13:50:47.084854-07:00

AST SpaceMobile pushes Direct-to-Device commercial launch to early 2027; raises $1B via share sale and flags potential vertical

Via Satellite

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Space Development Agency restarts Falcon 9 launch campaign, placing 21 data-transport satellites into low Earth orbit SpaceX launched 21 satellites for the Space Development Agency (SDA) aboard a Falcon 9 on July 16, resuming the Pentagon’s first operational low-Earth-orbit military data network after a months-long pause. SDA cited software and hardware issues discovered on in-orbit units and delayed launches to address known problems.

2026-07-16T09:14:01.263011-07:00

Space Development Agency restarts Falcon 9 launch campaign, placing 21 data-transport satellites into low Earth orbit

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