SpaceX confirms September 22, 2026 launch date for 14th Starship/Superheavy orbital test

Starship/Superheavy, shortly after launch on July 24, 2026, looking down at Boca Chica SpaceX today finally officially confirmed the September 22, 2026 launch date for the 14th orbital test flight of Starship/Superheavy, with the launch window opening at 7:15 a.m (Central). In doing so it provided the first specific details of the mission. Starship’s initial orbital mission is expected to