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[MEGATHREAD] SpaceX Starship Flight 15

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Briefings

SpaceX targets a November 13, 2026 launch of Starship Flight 15 to recover both Super Heavy and Starship stages, marking the first full orbital rocket recovery in history. The mission involves 26 Starlink V3 satellites on a 22.5-hour orbit at 275 km altitude, with a 75-minute launch window. The first stage booster is scheduled for a 6.5-minute catch, while the Starship upper stage is expected to be caught around 3:17 p.m. CT on Saturday.

Key points

• Starship Flight 15 is scheduled for November 13, 2026, with a 75-minute launch window targeting the first full recovery of an orbital rocket in history.
• The mission carries 26 Starlink V3 satellites on a 22.5-hour orbit at 275 km altitude, with the first stage booster catching around 6.5 minutes after liftoff.

Context

This mission represents a major milestone in reusable launch vehicle technology, aiming to achieve the first full orbital rocket recovery. The launch is scheduled for Friday, November 13, 2026, with a 75-minute window, and involves 26 Starlink V3 satellites on a 22.5-hour mission.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to SpaceX's stated targets and a single user comment from r/space. No independent verification of the launch date, satellite count, or orbital altitude is provided. The source does not confirm the first-stage catch timing or Starship's final landing status.

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