'Things are going super well at 39A': SpaceX gearing up to launch Starship from Florida for 1st time
SpaceX is nearing completion of a Starship launch tower at NASA's historic Pad 39A in Florida. This development marks a significant step toward expanding Starship operations beyond the company's Texas-based Starbase site.
Why it matters
Expanding launch capabilities to Florida is essential for the long-term viability and frequency of SpaceX's Starship program.
Launches & Spacecraft 'Things are going super well at 39A': SpaceX gearing up to launch Starship from Florida for 1st time News By Mike Wall Published 7 October 2026 5 min read "We've essentially done a lot of the initial build of the structures and the systems needed for launching Starship."
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Click for next article SpaceX is modifying historic Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida to accommodate launches of its Starship megarocket. (Image credit: SpaceX) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter The first Starship launch from Florida may be just a few months away.
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