SpaceX Announces Thirteenth Test Flight of Starship for This Thursday
The mega rocket will launch as early as July 23 to test its heat shield, engines, and satellite deployment capabilities.
WASHINGTON, July 20, 2026 – SpaceX is preparing to launch its thirteenth flight test of the Starship rocket as early as Thursday, July 23, to conduct several tests that will help inform future missions.
The upcoming flight aims to deploy 20 Starlink V3 satellites for the first time to test Starship’s capabilities and conduct other tests. The 90-minute launch window will open at 5:45 p.m. Central Time, with the company planning a live webcast.
