Ship 41 – Spaceflight Now

Launch preview: SpaceX to launch first Starlink V3 satellites to orbit on Starship

September 28, 2026 Will Robinson-Smith

The first planned orbital flight of a Starship-Super Heavy rocket aims to send 26 Starlink Version 3 into low Earth orbit. Liftoff from Pad 2 at Starbase, Texas, is scheduled during a 75-minute window that opens at 7:15 a.m. CDT (8:15 a.m. EDT / 1215 UTC).

SpaceX stack Starship and Super Heavy for first orbital flight

September 23, 2026 Will Robinson-Smith

The inclusion of the upper stage, tail number Ship 41, comes ahead of a probable fueling demonstration planned in the days leading up to a launch attempt. Starship Flight 14 is scheduled for no earlier than Sept. 28, pending approval from the Federal Aviation Administration.

SpaceX’s Super Heavy booster arrives at pad ahead of first orbital Starship launch

September 21, 2026 Will Robinson-Smith

The first planned orbital Starship mission is scheduled for launch from Starbase in Texas as soon as Sept. 28, pending final approval from the Federal Aviation Administration.