SpaceX targets Starship Flight 15 in November, Flight 16 in December

SpaceX is aiming for Starship Flight 15 no earlier than November 8, with the first attempt to catch both the Super Heavy booster and the Ship. Flight 16 is targeted for December and could be the first Starship launch from Launch Complex 39A at Cape Canaveral.

• Flight 15 NET November 8, aiming for dual booster and Ship catch
• Flight 16 in December could launch from LC-39A on the East Coast
• Only five Starship launches expected in 2026 amid Block 2 to Block 3 transition
• Ship 42 underwent cryoproof after engine removal tied to Flight 14 RVac shutdown