Starship launch schedule — when & where to watch
SpaceX’s fully reusable super-heavy launch system — the largest and most powerful rocket ever flown.
Flown by SpaceX.
Upcoming Starship launches
- Starship | Flight 13 In 4 weeks
Most often launches from: SpaceX Starbase, TX, USA.
About Starship
Starship is SpaceX’s next-generation, fully reusable launch system: a Super Heavy booster and the Starship upper stage. It is the tallest and most powerful rocket ever built and is being developed and tested through a series of high-profile flight tests.
Starship launches from Starbase near Boca Chica in South Texas. Test flights draw large crowds to South Padre Island and the surrounding area, and the launches are visible for many miles along the Texas Gulf coast.
Where to watch Starship launches
- Port Isabel, TX — about 6 mi from the pad; look south-southeast.
- South Padre Island, TX — about 7 mi from the pad; look south.
- Laguna Vista, TX — about 11 mi from the pad; look southeast.
- Bayview, TX — about 18 mi from the pad; look east-southeast.
- Los Fresnos, TX — about 21 mi from the pad; look east-southeast.
- Brownsville, TX — about 22 mi from the pad; look east-northeast.
Starship viewing FAQ
Where can I watch a Starship launch?
Starship launches from Starbase in South Texas. South Padre Island and Brownsville are the most popular public viewing areas. The rocket is visible for many miles along the coast.
When is the next Starship flight?
Starship flies on a test-flight cadence rather than a fixed schedule. Any confirmed upcoming flight will appear in the list above; dates often move, so re-check close to the day.