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Photo: SpaceX Prepares for Fifteenth Flight Test of Starship
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Fusion42 · 11 November 2026 · Fusion42 review
SpaceX is preparing for the fifteenth flight test of its Starship spacecraft at its Boca Chica, Texas facility, targeting a launch as early as November 13, 2026, pending regulatory approval. The flight will feature Booster 22, the first Super Heavy V3 booster planned for recovery at the launch site, marking a milestone with both Starship and Super Heavy expected to return for recovery.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Government & Space, and 6 sources have reported it between 7 Nov 2026 and 13 Nov 2026.
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SpaceX is moving closer to routine reuse of its largest booster with the upcoming Starship flight; if you build space launch or recovery hardware, this opens sales opportunities in rapid turnaround tech.
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6 sources · first reported 7 Nov 2026 · latest 13 Nov 2026
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