GoKawiilSpaceX targets November 13 for first dual-stage Starship catch attempt
SpaceX plans to launch Starship's Flight 15 mission on November 13, pending regulatory approval, with a 75-minute launch window opening at 5:45PM Eastern. For the first time, the company will attempt to catch both the Super Heavy booster and the Ship upper stage using its launch tower's mechanical arms, after previously catching only the booster. The mission will also attempt to keep Ship in orbit for roughly 22 hours, circling Earth about 14 times and deploying 26 Starlink V3 satellites.
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A successful catch of both stages would mark a major milestone toward SpaceX's long-stated goal of full Starship reusability, potentially lowering launch costs significantly. However, the company says it will only attempt the Ship catch under optimal conditions, suggesting the maneuver remains experimental and may not happen on this flight even if the booster catch succeeds.
- SpaceX aims to launch Starship Flight 15 on November 13, pending regulatory approval
- This would be the first attempt to catch both the Super Heavy booster and Ship upper stage
- Ship is expected to orbit Earth about 14 times over 22+ hours and deploy 26 Starlink V3 satellites
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