SpaceX declares Starship ready for orbit, sets launch date next week

Flight Fourteen SpaceX declares Starship ready for orbit, sets launch date next week Reaching orbit would mark a significant milestone.

28 SpaceX's Starship rocket for Flight 12 is stacked at the pad, and ready to go. Credit: SpaceX SpaceX's Starship rocket for Flight 12 is stacked at the pad, and ready to go. Credit: SpaceX Text settings Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only Learn more Minimize to nav Pending regulatory approval, SpaceX said today it intends to launch its 14th Starship mission as early as September 22. This flight is notable, as it will be the first time that SpaceX attempts to launch the experimental vehicle into orbit.