Starship — next launch, schedule & where to watch
Next Starship launch: Starship Flight 15, in 11 weeks, targeting Dec 30, 2026, 7:00 PM Eastern. Full schedule below.
SpaceX’s fully reusable super-heavy launch system — the largest and most powerful rocket ever flown.
Flown by SpaceX.
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Upcoming Starship launches
- Starship | Flight 15 In 11 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.
Next up is Starship Flight 14 — planned as the first attempt at a full orbital-class trajectory, carrying about 20 Starlink V3 satellites. Starship dates slip often, so check the list above for the current target; our Starship Flight 14 guide at /guides/starship-flight-14 tracks the schedule and covers how to watch.
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
When is the next Starship launch?
The next Starship launch is Starship Flight 15, currently targeting Dec 31, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC / Dec 30, 2026, 7:00 PM Eastern / Dec 30, 2026, 4:00 PM Pacific. Dates slip often; this page is rebuilt daily with the latest schedule, or set a free alert to get the final time.
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 Flight 14 launches from Starbase — the first planned attempt at a full orbital-class trajectory. Dates often move, so re-check the list above close to the day for the current target and time; our Starship Flight 14 guide covers the mission in depth.