SpaceX targets November 13 for Starship Flight 15 and a double catch

SpaceX is targeting November 13, 2026, at the earliest for Starship Flight 15, subject to regulatory approval. The mission aims to catch both the Super Heavy booster and the Starship upper stage at the launch tower. These are planned objectives, not completed achievements.

Launch window and timing

The 75-minute window opens at 4:45 p.m. Central Time, or 22:45 GMT. In Türkiye, that means November 14 from 01:45 to 03:00. Independent launch tracker Next Spaceflight lists the same opening time and notes that final regulatory approval remains pending. The schedule may change.

Satellites and an extended flight

The plan calls for deploying 26 Starlink V3 satellites and completing roughly 14 orbits at about 275 kilometres altitude during a flight lasting more than 22 hours. Next Spaceflight independently lists the satellite deployment and extended mission profile.

SpaceX plans to inspect the heat shield using cameras on three satellites. A return attempt will depend on critical systems passing checks; predetermined ocean areas provide alternative mission outcomes.

Full recovery remains the goal

Successful catches would support SpaceX’s goal of recovering an entire orbital launch system. This would be the first tower-return and catch attempt for Super Heavy V3. The company plans to begin its webcast approximately 30 minutes before launch.

Sources: SpaceX mission announcement; Next Spaceflight mission listing.