Spacex Prepares for Starship Flight 13 Launch Tomorrow

WHO:

Mashable - SpaceX is the organization preparing for the launch.

Space - Elon Musk is the founder and CEO of SpaceX.

WHAT:

Mashable - SpaceX is attempting to launch Starship on July 23 for its 13th test flight.

Space - Liftoff is targeted for July 23, pending weather conditions.

Space - SpaceX completed testing with the Super Heavy booster for Flight 13.

Space - The launch window opens at 6:45 p.m. EDT (2245 GMT) and lasts for 90 minutes.

Space - SpaceX's first attempt to launch Starship Flight 13 was aborted due to ignition failure of Super Heavy's 33 Raptor engines.

WHERE:

Mashable - The launch is taking place from Starbase, Texas.

Space - The Super Heavy booster and Starship are located at SpaceX's Pad 2 at the Starbase facility.

WHEN:

Space - The next launch attempt for Starship Flight 13 is scheduled for July 23.

Space - The launch window opens at 6:45 p.m. EDT (2245 GMT).

WHY:

Space - The launch is significant as it aims to open the door for near-future orbital flights and the first attempt to catch Starship's upper stage using the launch tower.

HOW:

Space - SpaceX conducted additional preflight testing on Super Heavy and swapped out two Raptor engines to ensure readiness for the launch.

(UPDATED July 23, 2026 16:27 UTC)

SpaceX is preparing for the launch of Starship on July 23 for its 13th test flight, with liftoff targeted for 6:45 p.m. EDT, pending weather conditions. The launch will take place from Starbase, Texas, where the Super Heavy booster and Starship are located at Pad 2, following additional preflight testing and engine swaps to ensure readiness. This launch is particularly significant as it aims to pave the way for future orbital flights and includes the first attempt to catch Starship's upper stage using the launch tower.