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List of Starship launches

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List of Starship launches

As of October 13, 2025, the SpaceX Starship has been launched 11 times, with 6 successes and 5 failures. The American company has developed Starship with the intention of lowering launch costs using economies of scale. It aims to achieve this by reusing both rocket stages, increasing payload mass to orbit, increasing launch frequency, creating a mass-manufacturing pipeline and adapting it to a wide range of space missions. Starship is the latest project in SpaceX's reusable launch system development program and plan to colonize Mars, and is one of two landing systems selected by NASA for the Artemis program's crewed Lunar missions. SpaceX calls the entire launch vehicle "Starship", which consists of the Super Heavy first stage (booster) and the Starship second stage (ship). There are four versions of the Starship vehicle: Block 1, (also known as Starship 1, Version 1, or V1) which is retired, Block 2, which first flew in Starship flight test 7 and was retired after Starship flight test 11, Block 3, and Block 4, with the latter two in development. As of October 13, 2025, 6 Block 1 vehicles and 5 Block 2 vehicles have flown; with the last Block 1 launch occurring in November 2024 (Starship flight test 6). Both Starship's first and second stages are planned to be reusable, and are planned to be caught by the tower arms used to assemble the rocket at the pad. This capability was first demonstrated during Starship's fifth flight test, using a Block 1 booster.

Tables

· Past launches › 2023
1
1
Flight No.
1
Date and time (UTC)
April 20, 2023 13:33:09
Version, booster
Block 1 B7
Version, ship
Block 1 S24
Launch site
Starbase, OLP‑1
Payload
—N/a
Payload mass
—N/a
Orbit
Transatmospheric
Customer
SpaceX
Launch outcome
Failure
Booster landing
Precluded
Ship landing
Precluded
Flight 1 was the first with a ship integrated with the Super Heavy booster, the booster was planned to make a powered splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico, and the ship would enter a transatmospheric Earth orbit before reentering and impacting the Pacific Ocean north of Hawaii. Several engines were shut down before and during flight. The vehicle eventu
Flight 1 was the first with a ship integrated with the Super Heavy booster, the booster was planned to make a powered splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico, and the ship would enter a transatmospheric Earth orbit before reentering and impacting the Pacific Ocean north of Hawaii. Several engines were shut down before and during flight. The vehicle eventu
Flight No.
Flight 1 was the first with a ship integrated with the Super Heavy booster, the booster was planned to make a powered splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico, and the ship would enter a transatmospheric Earth orbit before reentering and impacting the Pacific Ocean north of Hawaii. Several engines were shut down before and during flight. The vehicle eventu
2
2
Flight No.
2
Date and time (UTC)
November 18, 2023 13:02:50
Version, booster
Block 1 B9
Version, ship
Block 1 S25
Launch site
Starbase, OLP‑1
Payload
—N/a
Payload mass
—N/a
Orbit
Transatmospheric
Customer
SpaceX
Launch outcome
Failure
Booster landing
Failure (gulf)
Ship landing
Precluded
Flight 2 had a test flight profile similar to the first flight, with the addition of a new hot-staging technique and the introduction of a water deluge system as part of the ground support equipment at the launch pad. During the first stage ascent, all 33 engines fired to full duration. Starship and Super Heavy successfully accomplished a hot-stagi
Flight 2 had a test flight profile similar to the first flight, with the addition of a new hot-staging technique and the introduction of a water deluge system as part of the ground support equipment at the launch pad. During the first stage ascent, all 33 engines fired to full duration. Starship and Super Heavy successfully accomplished a hot-stagi
Flight No.
Flight 2 had a test flight profile similar to the first flight, with the addition of a new hot-staging technique and the introduction of a water deluge system as part of the ground support equipment at the launch pad. During the first stage ascent, all 33 engines fired to full duration. Starship and Super Heavy successfully accomplished a hot-stagi
Flight No.
Date and time (UTC)
Version, booster
Version, ship
Launch site
Payload
Payload mass
Orbit
Customer
Launch outcome
Booster landing
Ship landing
1
April 20, 2023 13:33:09
Block 1 B7
Block 1 S24
Starbase, OLP‑1
—N/a
—N/a
Transatmospheric
SpaceX
Failure
Precluded
Precluded
Flight 1 was the first with a ship integrated with the Super Heavy booster, the booster was planned to make a powered splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico, and the ship would enter a transatmospheric Earth orbit before reentering and impacting the Pacific Ocean north of Hawaii. Several engines were shut down before and during flight. The vehicle eventu
2
November 18, 2023 13:02:50
Block 1 B9
Block 1 S25
Starbase, OLP‑1
—N/a
—N/a
Transatmospheric
SpaceX
Failure
Failure (gulf)
Precluded
Flight 2 had a test flight profile similar to the first flight, with the addition of a new hot-staging technique and the introduction of a water deluge system as part of the ground support equipment at the launch pad. During the first stage ascent, all 33 engines fired to full duration. Starship and Super Heavy successfully accomplished a hot-stagi
· Past launches › 2024
3
3
Flight No.
3
Date and time (UTC)
March 14, 2024 13:25:00
Version, booster
Block 1 B10
Version, ship
Block 1 S28
Launch site
Starbase, OLP‑1
Payload
—N/a
Payload mass
—N/a
Orbit
Suborbital
Customer
SpaceX
Launch outcome
Success
Booster landing
Failure (gulf)
Ship landing
Failure (ocean)
Flight 3 included a full-duration burn of the second-stage engines, an internal propellant-transfer demonstration, and a test of the Starlink dispenser door. The planned in-space engine relight of the spacecraft and its hard splashdown into the Indian Ocean did not occur. The booster successfully propelled the spacecraft to staging, with 13 engines
Flight 3 included a full-duration burn of the second-stage engines, an internal propellant-transfer demonstration, and a test of the Starlink dispenser door. The planned in-space engine relight of the spacecraft and its hard splashdown into the Indian Ocean did not occur. The booster successfully propelled the spacecraft to staging, with 13 engines
Flight No.
Flight 3 included a full-duration burn of the second-stage engines, an internal propellant-transfer demonstration, and a test of the Starlink dispenser door. The planned in-space engine relight of the spacecraft and its hard splashdown into the Indian Ocean did not occur. The booster successfully propelled the spacecraft to staging, with 13 engines
4
4
Flight No.
4
Date and time (UTC)
June 6, 2024 12:50:00
Version, booster
Block 1 B11
Version, ship
Block 1 S29
Launch site
Starbase, OLP‑1
Payload
—N/a
Payload mass
—N/a
Orbit
Suborbital
Customer
SpaceX
Launch outcome
Success
Booster landing
Controlled (gulf)
Ship landing
Controlled (ocean)
Flight 4 flew a similar trajectory to Flight 3, with the addition of a ship landing burn and soft splashdown. One Raptor engine was lost shortly after liftoff, but the booster performed in accordance to its flight profile and conducted a controlled splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico on a "virtual tower", in preparation for a catch by the launch tower
Flight 4 flew a similar trajectory to Flight 3, with the addition of a ship landing burn and soft splashdown. One Raptor engine was lost shortly after liftoff, but the booster performed in accordance to its flight profile and conducted a controlled splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico on a "virtual tower", in preparation for a catch by the launch tower
Flight No.
Flight 4 flew a similar trajectory to Flight 3, with the addition of a ship landing burn and soft splashdown. One Raptor engine was lost shortly after liftoff, but the booster performed in accordance to its flight profile and conducted a controlled splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico on a "virtual tower", in preparation for a catch by the launch tower
5
5
Flight No.
5
Date and time (UTC)
October 13, 2024 12:25:00
Version, booster
Block 1 B12
Version, ship
Block 1 S30
Launch site
Starbase, OLP‑1
Payload
—N/a
Payload mass
—N/a
Orbit
Suborbital
Customer
SpaceX
Launch outcome
Success
Booster landing
Success (OLP-1)
Ship landing
Controlled (ocean)
Flight 5 was the first to achieve booster recovery and complete a flight without engine failures. After stage separation, the booster returned to the launch site and was caught by the launch tower arms despite damage to a chine during descent. Following a coast phase, Ship 30 reentered the atmosphere, performed reentry despite forward flap damage,
Flight 5 was the first to achieve booster recovery and complete a flight without engine failures. After stage separation, the booster returned to the launch site and was caught by the launch tower arms despite damage to a chine during descent. Following a coast phase, Ship 30 reentered the atmosphere, performed reentry despite forward flap damage,
Flight No.
Flight 5 was the first to achieve booster recovery and complete a flight without engine failures. After stage separation, the booster returned to the launch site and was caught by the launch tower arms despite damage to a chine during descent. Following a coast phase, Ship 30 reentered the atmosphere, performed reentry despite forward flap damage,
6
6
Flight No.
6
Date and time (UTC)
November 19, 2024 22:00:00
Version, booster
Block 1 B13
Version, ship
Block 1 S31
Launch site
Starbase, OLP‑1
Payload
Plush banana
Payload mass
Unknown
Orbit
Transatmospheric
Customer
SpaceX
Launch outcome
Success
Booster landing
Controlled (gulf)Abort (OLP‑1)
Ship landing
Controlled (ocean)
Flight 6 was the second attempt at booster recovery and the final use of a Block 1 upper stage. Heat shield tiles were removed from key areas of Ship 31, which also lacked the ablative backup layer from Flight 5. Following stage separation, the booster was diverted to the ocean near the launch site due to damage to the catch tower during liftoff. T
Flight 6 was the second attempt at booster recovery and the final use of a Block 1 upper stage. Heat shield tiles were removed from key areas of Ship 31, which also lacked the ablative backup layer from Flight 5. Following stage separation, the booster was diverted to the ocean near the launch site due to damage to the catch tower during liftoff. T
Flight No.
Flight 6 was the second attempt at booster recovery and the final use of a Block 1 upper stage. Heat shield tiles were removed from key areas of Ship 31, which also lacked the ablative backup layer from Flight 5. Following stage separation, the booster was diverted to the ocean near the launch site due to damage to the catch tower during liftoff. T
Flight No.
Date and time (UTC)
Version, booster
Version, ship
Launch site
Payload
Payload mass
Orbit
Customer
Launch outcome
Booster landing
Ship landing
3
March 14, 2024 13:25:00
Block 1 B10
Block 1 S28
Starbase, OLP‑1
—N/a
—N/a
Suborbital
SpaceX
Success
Failure (gulf)
Failure (ocean)
Flight 3 included a full-duration burn of the second-stage engines, an internal propellant-transfer demonstration, and a test of the Starlink dispenser door. The planned in-space engine relight of the spacecraft and its hard splashdown into the Indian Ocean did not occur. The booster successfully propelled the spacecraft to staging, with 13 engines
4
June 6, 2024 12:50:00
Block 1 B11
Block 1 S29
Starbase, OLP‑1
—N/a
—N/a
Suborbital
SpaceX
Success
Controlled (gulf)
Controlled (ocean)
Flight 4 flew a similar trajectory to Flight 3, with the addition of a ship landing burn and soft splashdown. One Raptor engine was lost shortly after liftoff, but the booster performed in accordance to its flight profile and conducted a controlled splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico on a "virtual tower", in preparation for a catch by the launch tower
5
October 13, 2024 12:25:00
Block 1 B12
Block 1 S30
Starbase, OLP‑1
—N/a
—N/a
Suborbital
SpaceX
Success
Success (OLP-1)
Controlled (ocean)
Flight 5 was the first to achieve booster recovery and complete a flight without engine failures. After stage separation, the booster returned to the launch site and was caught by the launch tower arms despite damage to a chine during descent. Following a coast phase, Ship 30 reentered the atmosphere, performed reentry despite forward flap damage,
6
November 19, 2024 22:00:00
Block 1 B13
Block 1 S31
Starbase, OLP‑1
Plush banana
Unknown
Transatmospheric
SpaceX
Success
Controlled (gulf)Abort (OLP‑1)
Controlled (ocean)
Flight 6 was the second attempt at booster recovery and the final use of a Block 1 upper stage. Heat shield tiles were removed from key areas of Ship 31, which also lacked the ablative backup layer from Flight 5. Following stage separation, the booster was diverted to the ocean near the launch site due to damage to the catch tower during liftoff. T
· Past launches › 2025
7
7
Flight No.
7
Date and time (UTC)
January 16, 2025 22:37:00
Version, booster
Block 2 B14‑1
Version, ship
Block 2 S33
Launch site
Starbase, OLP‑1
Payload
10 Starlink simulator satellites
Payload mass
~20,000 kg (44,000 lb)
Orbit
Transatmospheric
Customer
SpaceX
Launch outcome
Failure
Booster landing
Success (OLP-1)
Ship landing
Precluded
Flight 7 was to follow a trajectory similar to the previous mission, with a planned splashdown in the Indian Ocean approximately one hour post-launch. It marked the inaugural flight of a Block 2 Ship, featuring structural, avionics, and other upgrades. The mission also aimed to test the deployment system for 10 Starlink mass simulator satellites. D
Flight 7 was to follow a trajectory similar to the previous mission, with a planned splashdown in the Indian Ocean approximately one hour post-launch. It marked the inaugural flight of a Block 2 Ship, featuring structural, avionics, and other upgrades. The mission also aimed to test the deployment system for 10 Starlink mass simulator satellites. D
Flight No.
Flight 7 was to follow a trajectory similar to the previous mission, with a planned splashdown in the Indian Ocean approximately one hour post-launch. It marked the inaugural flight of a Block 2 Ship, featuring structural, avionics, and other upgrades. The mission also aimed to test the deployment system for 10 Starlink mass simulator satellites. D
8
8
Flight No.
8
Date and time (UTC)
March 6, 2025 23:31:02
Version, booster
Block 2 B15‑1
Version, ship
Block 2 S34
Launch site
Starbase, OLP‑1
Payload
4 Starlink simulator satellites
Payload mass
~8,000 kg (18,000 lb)
Orbit
Transatmospheric
Customer
SpaceX
Launch outcome
Failure
Booster landing
Success (OLP-1)
Ship landing
Precluded
Flight 8 was to follow a trajectory similar to the previous mission, with a planned splashdown in the Indian Ocean. During the Ship's initial burn, several engines shut down and the Ship lost control and later telemetry. The booster was successfully commanded to return to the launch site despite having two engines fail to relight for its boostback
Flight 8 was to follow a trajectory similar to the previous mission, with a planned splashdown in the Indian Ocean. During the Ship's initial burn, several engines shut down and the Ship lost control and later telemetry. The booster was successfully commanded to return to the launch site despite having two engines fail to relight for its boostback
Flight No.
Flight 8 was to follow a trajectory similar to the previous mission, with a planned splashdown in the Indian Ocean. During the Ship's initial burn, several engines shut down and the Ship lost control and later telemetry. The booster was successfully commanded to return to the launch site despite having two engines fail to relight for its boostback
9
9
Flight No.
9
Date and time (UTC)
May 27, 2025 23:36:28
Version, booster
Block 2 B14-2
Version, ship
Block 2 S35
Launch site
Starbase, OLP‑1
Payload
8 Starlink simulator satellites
Payload mass
~16,000 kg (35,000 lb)
Orbit
Transatmospheric
Customer
SpaceX
Launch outcome
Failure
Booster landing
Failure (gulf)
Ship landing
Failure (ocean)
Flight 9 was the first to reuse a Super Heavy booster, along with 29 engines having been used on a flight, which completed ascent and boostback into a high angle of attack but was lost before splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico. The ship reached engine cutoff but failed to deploy its payload of eight Starlink simulator satellites and experienced a fue
Flight 9 was the first to reuse a Super Heavy booster, along with 29 engines having been used on a flight, which completed ascent and boostback into a high angle of attack but was lost before splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico. The ship reached engine cutoff but failed to deploy its payload of eight Starlink simulator satellites and experienced a fue
Flight No.
Flight 9 was the first to reuse a Super Heavy booster, along with 29 engines having been used on a flight, which completed ascent and boostback into a high angle of attack but was lost before splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico. The ship reached engine cutoff but failed to deploy its payload of eight Starlink simulator satellites and experienced a fue
10
10
Flight No.
10
Date and time (UTC)
August 26, 2025, 23:30:00
Version, booster
Block 2 B16
Version, ship
Block 2 S37
Launch site
Starbase, OLP‑1
Payload
8 Starlink simulator satellites
Payload mass
~16,000 kg (35,000 lb)
Orbit
Transatmospheric
Customer
SpaceX
Launch outcome
Success
Booster landing
Controlled (gulf)
Ship landing
Controlled (ocean)
Flight 10 was delayed by around two months because the ship originally designated for the flight was lost during testing. The booster ignited all thirty-three engines, though it lost one during the ascent burn. It would continue to complete its mission, splashing down in the Gulf of Mexico after simulating an engine out. The ship reached the desire
Flight 10 was delayed by around two months because the ship originally designated for the flight was lost during testing. The booster ignited all thirty-three engines, though it lost one during the ascent burn. It would continue to complete its mission, splashing down in the Gulf of Mexico after simulating an engine out. The ship reached the desire
Flight No.
Flight 10 was delayed by around two months because the ship originally designated for the flight was lost during testing. The booster ignited all thirty-three engines, though it lost one during the ascent burn. It would continue to complete its mission, splashing down in the Gulf of Mexico after simulating an engine out. The ship reached the desire
11
11
Flight No.
11
Date and time (UTC)
October 13, 2025, 23:23:00
Version, booster
Block 2 B15‑2
Version, ship
Block 2 S38
Launch site
Starbase, OLP‑1
Payload
8 Starlink simulator satellites
Payload mass
~16,000 kg (35,000 lb)
Orbit
Transatmospheric
Customer
SpaceX
Launch outcome
Success
Booster landing
Controlled (gulf)
Ship landing
Controlled (ocean)
Flight 11 was the last flight of Block 2 vehicles, as well as the last flight from Pad-1 before its retrofit. It flew a similar profile to the previous two flights, with twenty-four engines flying for a second time on Booster 15. The booster performed nominally during its flight, with the only anomaly being the loss of a Raptor engine on the boostb
Flight 11 was the last flight of Block 2 vehicles, as well as the last flight from Pad-1 before its retrofit. It flew a similar profile to the previous two flights, with twenty-four engines flying for a second time on Booster 15. The booster performed nominally during its flight, with the only anomaly being the loss of a Raptor engine on the boostb
Flight No.
Flight 11 was the last flight of Block 2 vehicles, as well as the last flight from Pad-1 before its retrofit. It flew a similar profile to the previous two flights, with twenty-four engines flying for a second time on Booster 15. The booster performed nominally during its flight, with the only anomaly being the loss of a Raptor engine on the boostb
Flight No.
Date and time (UTC)
Version, booster
Version, ship
Launch site
Payload
Payload mass
Orbit
Customer
Launch outcome
Booster landing
Ship landing
7
January 16, 2025 22:37:00
Block 2 B14‑1
Block 2 S33
Starbase, OLP‑1
10 Starlink simulator satellites
~20,000 kg (44,000 lb)
Transatmospheric
SpaceX
Failure
Success (OLP-1)
Precluded
Flight 7 was to follow a trajectory similar to the previous mission, with a planned splashdown in the Indian Ocean approximately one hour post-launch. It marked the inaugural flight of a Block 2 Ship, featuring structural, avionics, and other upgrades. The mission also aimed to test the deployment system for 10 Starlink mass simulator satellites. D
8
March 6, 2025 23:31:02
Block 2 B15‑1
Block 2 S34
Starbase, OLP‑1
4 Starlink simulator satellites
~8,000 kg (18,000 lb)
Transatmospheric
SpaceX
Failure
Success (OLP-1)
Precluded
Flight 8 was to follow a trajectory similar to the previous mission, with a planned splashdown in the Indian Ocean. During the Ship's initial burn, several engines shut down and the Ship lost control and later telemetry. The booster was successfully commanded to return to the launch site despite having two engines fail to relight for its boostback
9
May 27, 2025 23:36:28
Block 2 B14-2
Block 2 S35
Starbase, OLP‑1
8 Starlink simulator satellites
~16,000 kg (35,000 lb)
Transatmospheric
SpaceX
Failure
Failure (gulf)
Failure (ocean)
Flight 9 was the first to reuse a Super Heavy booster, along with 29 engines having been used on a flight, which completed ascent and boostback into a high angle of attack but was lost before splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico. The ship reached engine cutoff but failed to deploy its payload of eight Starlink simulator satellites and experienced a fue
10
August 26, 2025, 23:30:00
Block 2 B16
Block 2 S37
Starbase, OLP‑1
8 Starlink simulator satellites
~16,000 kg (35,000 lb)
Transatmospheric
SpaceX
Success
Controlled (gulf)
Controlled (ocean)
Flight 10 was delayed by around two months because the ship originally designated for the flight was lost during testing. The booster ignited all thirty-three engines, though it lost one during the ascent burn. It would continue to complete its mission, splashing down in the Gulf of Mexico after simulating an engine out. The ship reached the desire
11
October 13, 2025, 23:23:00
Block 2 B15‑2
Block 2 S38
Starbase, OLP‑1
8 Starlink simulator satellites
~16,000 kg (35,000 lb)
Transatmospheric
SpaceX
Success
Controlled (gulf)
Controlled (ocean)
Flight 11 was the last flight of Block 2 vehicles, as well as the last flight from Pad-1 before its retrofit. It flew a similar profile to the previous two flights, with twenty-four engines flying for a second time on Booster 15. The booster performed nominally during its flight, with the only anomaly being the loss of a Raptor engine on the boostb
· Future launches › 2026
May 21 2026, 22:30:00
May 21 2026, 22:30:00
Date and time (UTC)
May 21 2026, 22:30:00
Version, booster
Block 3 B19
Version, ship
Block 3 S39
Launch site
Starbase, OLP‑2
Payload
20 Starlink simulator satellites and 2 modified Starlink V3
Orbit
Transatmospheric
Customer
SpaceX
Flight 12 was originally expected to use Booster 18 and Ship 39, but Booster 18 was severely damaged during testing and scrapped. Flight 12 will be the first launch of Block 3 vehicles, as well as the first launch from Starbase's second launch pad. It will repeat the same flight profile as the previous flights, with the ship slightly short of reach
Flight 12 was originally expected to use Booster 18 and Ship 39, but Booster 18 was severely damaged during testing and scrapped. Flight 12 will be the first launch of Block 3 vehicles, as well as the first launch from Starbase's second launch pad. It will repeat the same flight profile as the previous flights, with the ship slightly short of reach
Date and time (UTC)
Flight 12 was originally expected to use Booster 18 and Ship 39, but Booster 18 was severely damaged during testing and scrapped. Flight 12 will be the first launch of Block 3 vehicles, as well as the first launch from Starbase's second launch pad. It will repeat the same flight profile as the previous flights, with the ship slightly short of reach
2026
2026
Date and time (UTC)
2026
Version, booster
Block 3
Version, ship
Block 3
Launch site
Starbase, OLP‑2
Payload
TBA
Orbit
Transatmospheric
Customer
SpaceX
As of February 2026 Flight 13 is expected to follow a similar launch profile to Flight 12, including a soft ocean landing of the upper stage. If this goes as planned, SpaceX could attempt to catch the upper stage on Flight 14.
As of February 2026 Flight 13 is expected to follow a similar launch profile to Flight 12, including a soft ocean landing of the upper stage. If this goes as planned, SpaceX could attempt to catch the upper stage on Flight 14.
Date and time (UTC)
As of February 2026 Flight 13 is expected to follow a similar launch profile to Flight 12, including a soft ocean landing of the upper stage. If this goes as planned, SpaceX could attempt to catch the upper stage on Flight 14.
2026
2026
Date and time (UTC)
2026
Version, booster
Block 3
Version, ship
Block 3
Launch site
TBA
Payload
—N/a
Orbit
LEO
Customer
NASA
Launch of the Starship target (a prototype version of the Propellant Depot) for the propellant transfer demonstration mission.
Launch of the Starship target (a prototype version of the Propellant Depot) for the propellant transfer demonstration mission.
Date and time (UTC)
Launch of the Starship target (a prototype version of the Propellant Depot) for the propellant transfer demonstration mission.
2026
2026
Date and time (UTC)
2026
Version, booster
Block 3
Version, ship
Block 3
Launch site
TBA
Payload
Propellant
Orbit
LEO
Customer
NASA
Launch of the Starship chaser (a prototype version of the Tanker) for the propellant transfer demonstration mission. This will occur around 3 to 4 weeks after the Starship target launches. Originally it was planned to launch from the same pad that the target vehicle had used, though this may no longer be the case.
Launch of the Starship chaser (a prototype version of the Tanker) for the propellant transfer demonstration mission. This will occur around 3 to 4 weeks after the Starship target launches. Originally it was planned to launch from the same pad that the target vehicle had used, though this may no longer be the case.
Date and time (UTC)
Launch of the Starship chaser (a prototype version of the Tanker) for the propellant transfer demonstration mission. This will occur around 3 to 4 weeks after the Starship target launches. Originally it was planned to launch from the same pad that the target vehicle had used, though this may no longer be the case.
Date and time (UTC)
Version, booster
Version, ship
Launch site
Payload
Orbit
Customer
May 21 2026, 22:30:00
Block 3 B19
Block 3 S39
Starbase, OLP‑2
20 Starlink simulator satellites and 2 modified Starlink V3
Transatmospheric
SpaceX
Flight 12 was originally expected to use Booster 18 and Ship 39, but Booster 18 was severely damaged during testing and scrapped. Flight 12 will be the first launch of Block 3 vehicles, as well as the first launch from Starbase's second launch pad. It will repeat the same flight profile as the previous flights, with the ship slightly short of reach
2026
Block 3
Block 3
Starbase, OLP‑2
TBA
Transatmospheric
SpaceX
As of February 2026 Flight 13 is expected to follow a similar launch profile to Flight 12, including a soft ocean landing of the upper stage. If this goes as planned, SpaceX could attempt to catch the upper stage on Flight 14.
2026
Block 3
Block 3
TBA
—N/a
LEO
NASA
Launch of the Starship target (a prototype version of the Propellant Depot) for the propellant transfer demonstration mission.
2026
Block 3
Block 3
TBA
Propellant
LEO
NASA
Launch of the Starship chaser (a prototype version of the Tanker) for the propellant transfer demonstration mission. This will occur around 3 to 4 weeks after the Starship target launches. Originally it was planned to launch from the same pad that the target vehicle had used, though this may no longer be the case.
· Future launches › 2027 and beyond
2027
2027
Date and time (UTC)
2027
Version, booster
Unknown
Version, ship
Depot
Launch site
TBA
Payload
Propellant Depot
Orbit
LEO
Customer
NASA
SpaceX will launch a depot to store propellant for Human Landing System (HLS) flights.
SpaceX will launch a depot to store propellant for Human Landing System (HLS) flights.
Date and time (UTC)
SpaceX will launch a depot to store propellant for Human Landing System (HLS) flights.
2027
2027
Date and time (UTC)
2027
Version, booster
Unknown
Version, ship
Unknown
Launch site
TBA
Payload
Propellant
Orbit
LEO
Customer
NASA
Tanker launch for HLS demo. At least one tanker will be needed for most launches beyond LEO.
Tanker launch for HLS demo. At least one tanker will be needed for most launches beyond LEO.
Date and time (UTC)
Tanker launch for HLS demo. At least one tanker will be needed for most launches beyond LEO.
March 2027
March 2027
Date and time (UTC)
March 2027
Version, booster
Unknown
Version, ship
HLS
Launch site
TBA
Payload
Uncrewed Lunar Demo
Orbit
Lunar
Customer
NASA
NASA's demonstration mission for the Human Landing System prior to Artemis IV, announced in April 2021. The Starship HLS lander will be placed in a Near-rectilinear halo orbit around the Moon and will then attempt to land on the surface. (Before this, an unknown number of successful refueling flights will be required, estimated to be in the high te
NASA's demonstration mission for the Human Landing System prior to Artemis IV, announced in April 2021. The Starship HLS lander will be placed in a Near-rectilinear halo orbit around the Moon and will then attempt to land on the surface. (Before this, an unknown number of successful refueling flights will be required, estimated to be in the high te
Date and time (UTC)
NASA's demonstration mission for the Human Landing System prior to Artemis IV, announced in April 2021. The Starship HLS lander will be placed in a Near-rectilinear halo orbit around the Moon and will then attempt to land on the surface. (Before this, an unknown number of successful refueling flights will be required, estimated to be in the high te
2027
2027
Date and time (UTC)
2027
Version, booster
Unknown
Version, ship
HLS
Launch site
TBA
Payload
Astrolab FLEX rover Possible rideshare
Orbit
Lunar
Customer
Astrolab
Flexible Logistics and Exploration (FLEX) rover will include 1,000 kilograms of customer payloads.
Flexible Logistics and Exploration (FLEX) rover will include 1,000 kilograms of customer payloads.
Date and time (UTC)
Flexible Logistics and Exploration (FLEX) rover will include 1,000 kilograms of customer payloads.
2027
2027
Date and time (UTC)
2027
Version, booster
Unknown
Version, ship
Unknown
Launch site
TBA
Payload
Superbird-9
Orbit
GTO
Customer
SKY Perfect JSAT
Superbird-9 is SKY Perfect JSAT's fully flexible HTS (High Throughput Satellite) based on Airbus' OneSat product line.
Superbird-9 is SKY Perfect JSAT's fully flexible HTS (High Throughput Satellite) based on Airbus' OneSat product line.
Date and time (UTC)
Superbird-9 is SKY Perfect JSAT's fully flexible HTS (High Throughput Satellite) based on Airbus' OneSat product line.
2027
2027
Date and time (UTC)
2027
Version, booster
Unknown
Version, ship
HLS
Launch site
TBA
Payload
ISRU Processing System Possible rideshare
Orbit
Lunar
Customer
Luxembourg Space Agency
In April 2023, LSA and a private firm, OffWorld Europe, announced a partnership to develop an ISRU process to extract, process, store and use water collected from the surface of the Moon in the form of ice. The project, which is under the oversight of the European Space Agency (ESA), will use OffWorld's technical expertise in robotics with a techno
In April 2023, LSA and a private firm, OffWorld Europe, announced a partnership to develop an ISRU process to extract, process, store and use water collected from the surface of the Moon in the form of ice. The project, which is under the oversight of the European Space Agency (ESA), will use OffWorld's technical expertise in robotics with a techno
Date and time (UTC)
In April 2023, LSA and a private firm, OffWorld Europe, announced a partnership to develop an ISRU process to extract, process, store and use water collected from the surface of the Moon in the form of ice. The project, which is under the oversight of the European Space Agency (ESA), will use OffWorld's technical expertise in robotics with a techno
Mid 2027
Mid 2027
Date and time (UTC)
Mid 2027
Version, booster
Unknown
Version, ship
HLS
Launch site
TBA
Payload
Artemis III
Orbit
LEO
Customer
NASA
Artemis III will feature a Low Earth Orbit docking test between HLS and Orion.
Artemis III will feature a Low Earth Orbit docking test between HLS and Orion.
Date and time (UTC)
Artemis III will feature a Low Earth Orbit docking test between HLS and Orion.
2028
2028
Date and time (UTC)
2028
Version, booster
Unknown
Version, ship
HLS
Launch site
TBA
Payload
Crewed Lunar Demo
Orbit
Lunar
Customer
NASA
Artemis IV will be the first crewed lunar landing since Apollo 17. An unknown number of refueling flights, estimated to be in the high teens, will be required prior to the mission.
Artemis IV will be the first crewed lunar landing since Apollo 17. An unknown number of refueling flights, estimated to be in the high teens, will be required prior to the mission.
Date and time (UTC)
Artemis IV will be the first crewed lunar landing since Apollo 17. An unknown number of refueling flights, estimated to be in the high teens, will be required prior to the mission.
2028
2028
Date and time (UTC)
2028
Version, booster
Unknown
Version, ship
HLS
Launch site
TBA
Payload
Sustaining Crewed Lunar Demo
Orbit
Lunar
Customer
NASA
On November 15, 2022, NASA announced it had awarded a contract to SpaceX as part of Option B of the Appendix H contract. This would allow SpaceX to use a second-generation Starship HLS design to conduct a Lunar Gateway-based demonstration mission as part of Artemis IV. An unknown number of refueling flights, estimated to be in the high teens, will
On November 15, 2022, NASA announced it had awarded a contract to SpaceX as part of Option B of the Appendix H contract. This would allow SpaceX to use a second-generation Starship HLS design to conduct a Lunar Gateway-based demonstration mission as part of Artemis IV. An unknown number of refueling flights, estimated to be in the high teens, will
Date and time (UTC)
On November 15, 2022, NASA announced it had awarded a contract to SpaceX as part of Option B of the Appendix H contract. This would allow SpaceX to use a second-generation Starship HLS design to conduct a Lunar Gateway-based demonstration mission as part of Artemis IV. An unknown number of refueling flights, estimated to be in the high teens, will
2029
2029
Date and time (UTC)
2029
Version, booster
Unknown
Version, ship
Unknown
Launch site
TBA
Payload
Starlab
Orbit
LEO
Customer
Voyager Space/Airbus
Starlab is a planned commercial space station.
Starlab is a planned commercial space station.
Date and time (UTC)
Starlab is a planned commercial space station.
2029
2029
Date and time (UTC)
2029
Version, booster
Unknown
Version, ship
HLS
Launch site
TBA
Payload
Eagle Rover Possible rideshare
Orbit
Lunar
Customer
Lunar Outpost
The Eagle Rover has been selected by NASA for study as a Lunar Terrain Vehicle.
The Eagle Rover has been selected by NASA for study as a Lunar Terrain Vehicle.
Date and time (UTC)
The Eagle Rover has been selected by NASA for study as a Lunar Terrain Vehicle.
2030
2030
Date and time (UTC)
2030
Version, booster
Unknown
Version, ship
Unknown
Launch site
TBA
Payload
Haven-2 Core Module
Orbit
LEO
Customer
VAST
Launch of Haven-2 Core module.
Launch of Haven-2 Core module.
Date and time (UTC)
Launch of Haven-2 Core module.
2032
2032
Date and time (UTC)
2032
Version, booster
Unknown
Version, ship
HLS
Launch site
TBA
Payload
Lunar Cruiser Possible rideshare
Orbit
Lunar
Customer
JAXA/NASA
The Lunar Cruiser is a crewed pressurized lunar rover being developed jointly by JAXA and Toyota that astronauts can drive and live in on the Moon.
The Lunar Cruiser is a crewed pressurized lunar rover being developed jointly by JAXA and Toyota that astronauts can drive and live in on the Moon.
Date and time (UTC)
The Lunar Cruiser is a crewed pressurized lunar rover being developed jointly by JAXA and Toyota that astronauts can drive and live in on the Moon.
2035
2035
Date and time (UTC)
2035
Version, booster
Unknown
Version, ship
Unknown
Launch site
TBA
Payload
Vast artificial gravity station Module 1
Orbit
LEO
Customer
VAST
First module for Vast's 100 m spinning artificial gravity station.
First module for Vast's 100 m spinning artificial gravity station.
Date and time (UTC)
First module for Vast's 100 m spinning artificial gravity station.
2035
2035
Date and time (UTC)
2035
Version, booster
Unknown
Version, ship
Unknown
Launch site
TBA
Payload
Vast artificial gravity station Module 2
Orbit
LEO
Customer
VAST
Second module for Vast's artificial gravity station.
Second module for Vast's artificial gravity station.
Date and time (UTC)
Second module for Vast's artificial gravity station.
2035
2035
Date and time (UTC)
2035
Version, booster
Unknown
Version, ship
Unknown
Launch site
TBA
Payload
Vast artificial gravity station Module 3
Orbit
LEO
Customer
VAST
Third module for Vast's artificial gravity station.
Third module for Vast's artificial gravity station.
Date and time (UTC)
Third module for Vast's artificial gravity station.
2035
2035
Date and time (UTC)
2035
Version, booster
Unknown
Version, ship
Unknown
Launch site
TBA
Payload
Vast artificial gravity station Module 4
Orbit
LEO
Customer
VAST
Fourth module for Vast's artificial gravity station.
Fourth module for Vast's artificial gravity station.
Date and time (UTC)
Fourth module for Vast's artificial gravity station.
2035
2035
Date and time (UTC)
2035
Version, booster
Unknown
Version, ship
Unknown
Launch site
TBA
Payload
Vast artificial gravity station Module 5
Orbit
LEO
Customer
VAST
Fifth module for Vast's artificial gravity station.
Fifth module for Vast's artificial gravity station.
Date and time (UTC)
Fifth module for Vast's artificial gravity station.
2035
2035
Date and time (UTC)
2035
Version, booster
Unknown
Version, ship
Unknown
Launch site
TBA
Payload
Vast artificial gravity station Module 6
Orbit
LEO
Customer
VAST
Sixth module for Vast's artificial gravity station.
Sixth module for Vast's artificial gravity station.
Date and time (UTC)
Sixth module for Vast's artificial gravity station.
TBA
TBA
Date and time (UTC)
TBA
Version, booster
Unknown
Version, ship
Unknown
Launch site
TBA
Payload
Uncrewed Mars Demo
Orbit
TMI
SpaceX plans to launch around five Starship upper stages to Mars, which would attempt to land on an as of yet unspecified location on the Martian surface upon arrival at Mars, as part of their iterative and incremental cycle of development. The Italian Space Agency contracted SpaceX in 2025 for delivering several experiments to the Martian surface
SpaceX plans to launch around five Starship upper stages to Mars, which would attempt to land on an as of yet unspecified location on the Martian surface upon arrival at Mars, as part of their iterative and incremental cycle of development. The Italian Space Agency contracted SpaceX in 2025 for delivering several experiments to the Martian surface
Date and time (UTC)
SpaceX plans to launch around five Starship upper stages to Mars, which would attempt to land on an as of yet unspecified location on the Martian surface upon arrival at Mars, as part of their iterative and incremental cycle of development. The Italian Space Agency contracted SpaceX in 2025 for delivering several experiments to the Martian surface
TBA
TBA
Date and time (UTC)
TBA
Version, booster
Unknown
Version, ship
Crew
Launch site
TBA
Payload
Polaris III
Orbit
TBA
Customer
Jared Isaacman
Polaris III will be the first crewed launch on Starship. It is not expected to occur until Starship has flown at least 100 successful cargo flights, though this is not a firm requirement. This is the final flight of the Polaris Program.
Polaris III will be the first crewed launch on Starship. It is not expected to occur until Starship has flown at least 100 successful cargo flights, though this is not a firm requirement. This is the final flight of the Polaris Program.
Date and time (UTC)
Polaris III will be the first crewed launch on Starship. It is not expected to occur until Starship has flown at least 100 successful cargo flights, though this is not a firm requirement. This is the final flight of the Polaris Program.
Date and time (UTC)
Version, booster
Version, ship
Launch site
Payload
Orbit
Customer
2027
Unknown
Depot
TBA
Propellant Depot
LEO
NASA
SpaceX will launch a depot to store propellant for Human Landing System (HLS) flights.
2027
Unknown
Unknown
TBA
Propellant
LEO
NASA
Tanker launch for HLS demo. At least one tanker will be needed for most launches beyond LEO.
March 2027
Unknown
HLS
TBA
Uncrewed Lunar Demo
Lunar
NASA
NASA's demonstration mission for the Human Landing System prior to Artemis IV, announced in April 2021. The Starship HLS lander will be placed in a Near-rectilinear halo orbit around the Moon and will then attempt to land on the surface. (Before this, an unknown number of successful refueling flights will be required, estimated to be in the high te
2027
Unknown
HLS
TBA
Astrolab FLEX rover Possible rideshare
Lunar
Astrolab
Flexible Logistics and Exploration (FLEX) rover will include 1,000 kilograms of customer payloads.
2027
Unknown
Unknown
TBA
Superbird-9
GTO
SKY Perfect JSAT
Superbird-9 is SKY Perfect JSAT's fully flexible HTS (High Throughput Satellite) based on Airbus' OneSat product line.
2027
Unknown
HLS
TBA
ISRU Processing System Possible rideshare
Lunar
Luxembourg Space Agency
In April 2023, LSA and a private firm, OffWorld Europe, announced a partnership to develop an ISRU process to extract, process, store and use water collected from the surface of the Moon in the form of ice. The project, which is under the oversight of the European Space Agency (ESA), will use OffWorld's technical expertise in robotics with a techno
Mid 2027
Unknown
HLS
TBA
Artemis III
LEO
NASA
Artemis III will feature a Low Earth Orbit docking test between HLS and Orion.
2028
Unknown
HLS
TBA
Crewed Lunar Demo
Lunar
NASA
Artemis IV will be the first crewed lunar landing since Apollo 17. An unknown number of refueling flights, estimated to be in the high teens, will be required prior to the mission.
2028
Unknown
HLS
TBA
Sustaining Crewed Lunar Demo
Lunar
NASA
On November 15, 2022, NASA announced it had awarded a contract to SpaceX as part of Option B of the Appendix H contract. This would allow SpaceX to use a second-generation Starship HLS design to conduct a Lunar Gateway-based demonstration mission as part of Artemis IV. An unknown number of refueling flights, estimated to be in the high teens, will
2029
Unknown
Unknown
TBA
Starlab
LEO
Voyager Space/Airbus
Starlab is a planned commercial space station.
2029
Unknown
HLS
TBA
Eagle Rover Possible rideshare
Lunar
Lunar Outpost
The Eagle Rover has been selected by NASA for study as a Lunar Terrain Vehicle.
2030
Unknown
Unknown
TBA
Haven-2 Core Module
LEO
VAST
Launch of Haven-2 Core module.
2032
Unknown
HLS
TBA
Lunar Cruiser Possible rideshare
Lunar
JAXA/NASA
The Lunar Cruiser is a crewed pressurized lunar rover being developed jointly by JAXA and Toyota that astronauts can drive and live in on the Moon.
2035
Unknown
Unknown
TBA
Vast artificial gravity station Module 1
LEO
VAST
First module for Vast's 100 m spinning artificial gravity station.
2035
Unknown
Unknown
TBA
Vast artificial gravity station Module 2
LEO
VAST
Second module for Vast's artificial gravity station.
2035
Unknown
Unknown
TBA
Vast artificial gravity station Module 3
LEO
VAST
Third module for Vast's artificial gravity station.
2035
Unknown
Unknown
TBA
Vast artificial gravity station Module 4
LEO
VAST
Fourth module for Vast's artificial gravity station.
2035
Unknown
Unknown
TBA
Vast artificial gravity station Module 5
LEO
VAST
Fifth module for Vast's artificial gravity station.
2035
Unknown
Unknown
TBA
Vast artificial gravity station Module 6
LEO
VAST
Sixth module for Vast's artificial gravity station.
TBA
Unknown
Unknown
TBA
Uncrewed Mars Demo
TMI
SpaceX plans to launch around five Starship upper stages to Mars, which would attempt to land on an as of yet unspecified location on the Martian surface upon arrival at Mars, as part of their iterative and incremental cycle of development. The Italian Space Agency contracted SpaceX in 2025 for delivering several experiments to the Martian surface
TBA
Unknown
Crew
TBA
Polaris III
TBA
Jared Isaacman
Polaris III will be the first crewed launch on Starship. It is not expected to occur until Starship has flown at least 100 successful cargo flights, though this is not a firm requirement. This is the final flight of the Polaris Program.

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  1. Diverts to the gulf
  2. Any controlled flight to water, no recovery
  3. Starship vehicles have a multiple-digit serial number, followed by a hyphen and a number that indicates the flight count
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