From Space · Nov 10, 2026 · 2m

SpaceX Starship Flight 15: First Double Landing Attempt

SpaceX's Starship Flight 15 attempts historic double landing after 26 Starlink satellites deployed.

In brief

SpaceX's Starship Flight 15 attempts historic double landing after 26 Starlink satellites deployed. SpaceX successfully deployed 26 Starlink satellites and entered orbit for Starship Flight 15, aiming for first-ever recovery of both upper stage and booster. Originally reported by Space.

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Starship Flight 15 Launch

SpaceX's Starship megarocket launches on its 15th test flight from Starbase, Texas on Nov. 13, 2026.

SpaceX launched Starship Flight 15 from Starbase, Texas at 5:47 p.m. EDT (2247 GMT) on Nov. 13, 2026.

First Orbital Insertion

A silver Starship Flight 15 vehicle as seen in orbit with a black space background

Starship Flight 15 successfully entered orbit for the second time after 22.5-hour mission timeline.

Starlink Satellite Deployment

A sleek silver and black SpaceX Starship on Flight 15 in orbit

Ship 42 deployed all 26 Starlink V3 satellites by 1-hour 17-minute mark of mission.

Booster Catch Attempt

Starship's Ship upper stage flies high above Earth on the vehicle's Flight 15 test fligt on Nov. 13, 2026.

Super Heavy Booster 22 splashed down in Gulf of Mexico after aborting landing pad catch.

Extended Coast Phase

Starship Flight 15 entered extended coast phase after deploying all 26 Starlink satellites.

First Double Landing Attempt

A black and silver giant spacecraft with the words &quot;don't panic&quot; on it above a blue earth

SpaceX aims for first-ever recovery of both upper stage and booster in single mission.

Orbital Mission Duration

Starship Flight 15 will orbit Earth 14 times before returning to Starbase on Nov. 14.

Heat Shield Tile

Mr. Beast installed heat shield tile on Starship Flight 15 spacecraft.

Starlink V3 Satellites

26 Starlink V3 internet satellites deployed from Starship Flight 15 payload bay.

Landing Strategy

Super Heavy booster lands minutes after launch; Ship upper stage returns Saturday afternoon.

Orbital Altitude

Watch Live! SpaceX Starship Flight 15 Reentry and Potential Catch at Starbase - YouTube

Starship Flight 15 orbits Earth at 275 kilometers above sea level.

Mission Timeline

Starship Flight 15 mission spans 22.5 hours with 3 early return options for booster.

First Double Landing

SpaceX attempts first-ever recovery of orbital Starship upper stage and booster.

Starlink Deployment

Starlink satellites deployed from Starship payload bay at 35-minute mark of mission.

Orbital Insertion

Starship Flight 15 completed orbital insertion burn after 26 minutes of launch.

Landing Attempt

Starship Flight 15 aims for first double landing attempt with both stages returning to Starbase.

What to remember

SpaceX successfully deployed 26 Starlink satellites and entered orbit for Starship Flight 15, aiming for first-ever recovery of both upper stage and booster.

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