When is the next Starship launch?
Starship Flight 15
NET Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · time TBA
Launch time not announced yet.
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The next flight
| Flight | Flight 15 |
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| Target date | NET Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · time TBA |
| Launch site | Starbase, Texas |
Dates are "no earlier than" targets and update automatically from public launch data. .
The double catch
SpaceX plans to catch both the Super Heavy booster and the Starship upper stage with the launch tower's chopsticks. No orbital rocket has ever been fully caught.
Catch trackerUpcoming Starship launches
| Flight | Target date | Vehicles | Pad | Plan |
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Most recent flights
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Watch the launch live
Online. SpaceX streams every Starship flight live on X (@SpaceX), usually starting about 30 minutes before liftoff. NASASpaceflight streams the Starbase pads around the clock on YouTube.
In person. Boca Chica Beach and Highway 4 close for launches, so most spectators watch from South Padre Island or Port Isabel. Bring binoculars: they are far easier than a telescope for following a rocket. See our launch-viewing guide.
What to expect. The booster returns to the tower about 7 minutes after liftoff. The ship flies on and comes back later in the mission.
Starship launch FAQ
When is the next Starship launch?
The next Starship launch is Flight 15, currently targeted NET Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · time TBA. Starship dates are "no earlier than" (NET) targets and often move by days; this page updates as SpaceX and the FAA confirm the date and time.
What time does Starship launch?
SpaceX announces the exact time a few days before launch, usually once the FAA license is issued. Recent Starship flights have mostly lifted off in the early evening, Central time, though some have launched in the morning.
Where does Starship launch from?
Starship launches from Starbase, SpaceX's site in South Texas near Boca Chica. SpaceX is also preparing Starship pads in Florida, at Kennedy Space Center's LC-39A and at SLC-37.
How can I watch the Starship launch?
SpaceX streams every Starship flight live on X (@SpaceX), usually starting about 30 minutes before liftoff. NASASpaceflight streams the Starbase pads around the clock on YouTube. In person, most people watch from South Padre Island or Port Isabel.
What does NET mean?
NET means "no earlier than." It is the earliest date the launch could happen. Weather, technical checks, range availability and FAA approval can all push it later.