SpaceX is targeting perfection of its Starship rocket in 2026, with Elon Musk emphasizing the importance of achieving reliable and frequent launches for future missions[4].

As of October 13, 2025, Starship has completed 11 launches with 6 successes and 5 failures, transitioning to Version 3 prototypes for Flight 12.

SpaceX advanced assembly of Super Heavy Booster 19, completing barrel stacking in 25 days by December 20, 2025, aiming for Flight 12 launch in February-March 2026 timeframe.

SpaceX is preparing Starship Flight 12 for Q1 2026 using Block 3 vehicles, with Super Heavy Booster 19 stacking completed rapidly by end of December 2025 at Starbase.

SpaceX launched the 11th flight test of its Starship-Super Heavy rocket from Starbase, Texas, on October 13, 2025, marking the final mission for Version 2 and Pad A configuration, targeting liftoff at 2315 UTC with Booster B15 and Ship S38.

SpaceX is targeting the 11th flight test of its Starship-Super Heavy rocket from Starbase, Texas, on Monday evening at 6:15 p.m. CDT (2315 UTC), marking the final launch of Version 2 and the current Pad A configuration.[1]

During the flight, the Super Heavy booster B15 will use a new engine configuration for its landing burn, starting with 13 middle and center engines then transitioning to five, targeting an offshore splashdown.[1]

Starship upper stage S38 will attempt a sea-level Raptor engine relight during the coast phase to demonstrate deorbit capabilities for future missions, followed by a water landing in the Indian Ocean.[1]

SpaceX plans this as the final Starship launch of 2025, shifting focus to Version 3 development for orbital launches and recoveries, with operations moving to the new Pad B featuring a flame trench.[1]

SpaceX has not conducted a Starship test flight or major Starlink deployment in the past 24 hours; the next Starship launch remains in preparation with no official date announced yet.