SpaceX Starship Flight 13 launch updates: SpaceX delays Starship launch to July 24. SpaceX's massive Starship, the world's largest and most powerful rocket, is scheduled to the launch its next critical test flight on Friday, July 24, at 6:45 p.m.
SpaceX just pushed the planned launch of its Starship Flight 13 test flight back at least 24 hours, to no earlier than Friday, July 24, due to weather concerns.
Details
SpaceX attempted to launch Starship Flight 13 on July 16, but the rocket aborted its launch at the last second when several of its 33 first stage Raptor engines did not ignite as planned.
"Now targeting Friday, July 24 for Starship’s thirteenth flight test, due to weather," SpaceX wrote in an update on social media, in a development tied to the same story.
Now targeting Friday, July 24 for Starship’s thirteenth flight test, due to weather.A key objective for the flight test is to get clear imagery from the ground of Starship’s heatshield as it flies at a higher dynamic pressure during ascent, which won't be possible with today's… pic.twitter.com/O4qyJaXjVsJuly 23, 2026.
It's launch day once again for SpaceX's Starship Flight 13 test flight, with liftoff currently set for 6:45 p.m.
Instead, Starship and Super Heavy will follow similar flight profiles of the most recent SpaceX test flights, with the Super Heavy first stage making a controlled landing and splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico while the Ship upper stage makes a similar water landing in the Indian Ocean, west of Australia.
Available information indicates that Bad weather pushes SpaceX Flight 13 launch to July 24.
SpaceX's towering Starship ready for Flight 13 test launch, in a development tied to the same story.
Separately, You can see our latest updates on the Starship V3 (short for Version 3) rocket, including its test flight goals, system upgrades and more.
Statements
«Additional preflight testing on Super Heavy complete. Now starting preparations to launch Starship as soon as tomorrow, Thursday, July 23. Weather is currently a significant watch item for launch,»
Context
You can see our full preview of SpaceX's Starship Flight 13 for details on what to expect.
All 20 carry solar arrays and laser links to try and connect with the Starlink network, but will deorbit on the same flight path as Starship, SpaceX has said, according to the latest reporting on the story.
Available information indicates that Flight 13 is the 13th test launch of the Starship vehicle since 2023.
Launch livestream | Starship V3 upgrades explained | SpaceX, in a development tied to the same story.
Separately, The Starship test flight is now scheduled to launch Friday at 6:45 p.m.
"A key objective for the flight test is to get clear imagery from the ground of Starship’s heatshield as it flies at a higher dynamic pressure during ascent, which won't be possible with today's weather conditions.
Even if you can't see SpaceX's Starship in person, you can score a model of your own, according to the latest reporting on the story.
Available information indicates that Standing at 13.77 inches (35 cm), this is a 1:375 ratio of SpaceX's Starship as a desktop model.
What to watch next
Today's Starship test flight will last just over an hour, but will not enter orbit, in a development tied to the same story.
Separately, One new thing to watch for on this flight are SpaceX's Starlink Version 3, or Starlink V3, satellites.
EDT (2215 GMT) for live coverage of Starship Flight 13.
A planned July 23 launch was delayed by weather, according to the latest reporting on the story.
Available information indicates that SpaceX has a 90-minute window for today's launch once more.
So be sure to join us this evening for Starship Flight 13, in a development tied to the same story.
