SpaceX Targets First Land Recovery

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SpaceX Targets First Land Recovery

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SpaceX’s 15th Starship flight is scheduled for 4:45 p.m. CT (2245 GMT) from Starbase in South Texas. The 407‑foot rocket will carry a batch of operational Starlink satellites, making the mission both a revenue‑generating effort and a high‑stakes test of a still‑in‑development vehicle. SpaceX has not yet received a launch license from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration, which typically issues licenses a day before launch. The company expects to recover both the Super Heavy booster and the Starship upper stage on land, with the upper stage returning about 22 hours after launch and the booster being caught by mechanical arms on the launch tower. This would represent a breakthrough for rapid reusability of the Starship system.

Published 2026-11-13 19:42:18 UTC · Published by JQJO

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Timeline

On January 1 2023 SpaceX launches first Starship flight.
On September 1 2026 Starship first orbital flight with satellites.
On November 13 2026 Fifteenth Starship flight scheduled for land recovery.

Why it matters

Immediate US impact: Potential boost to U.S. satellite launch capabilities Possible long-term US impact: Could reduce launch costs and increase launch frequency Most affected groups: Space industry stakeholders and satellite operators Reader priority: High relevance for aerospace and technology investors

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