Decoding SpaceX's plan to launch and catch both Starship stages on Flight 15 next week

SpaceX plans Starship Flight 15 for November 13, 2026, targeting the first simultaneous catch and full recovery of both Starship stages, aiming to demonstrate rapid reusability and extend mission duration beyond previous flights. The mission includes deploying 26 Starlink V3 satellites and involves complex terminal descent maneuvers to safely catch the vehicle back at Starbase, Texas, pending regulatory approval.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Government & Space, and 5 sources have reported it between 7 Nov 2026 and 14 Nov 2026.