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World's largest rocket to launch again as SpaceX preps for Florida
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Fusion42 · 14 July 2026 · Fusion42 review
SpaceX is launching Starship for the 13th test flight on 16 July from Texas, the first flight since its June IPO at $1.75 trillion valuation. The company is under NASA contract to have a lunar lander variant ready for the Artemis III moon mission in 2027.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Space Tech.
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If you're building orbital refuelling kit, docking adapters, or propellant transfer systems, SpaceX's first public test of mid-orbit docking is your window to get a seat at the table before NASA's 2027 deadline locks the architecture. The company is moving fast and under contract — your customer just went public and needs to prove this works.
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