SpaceX has received the official green light to proceed with preparations for the Starship Flight 15 test mission, with teams actively beginning the propellant loading process at Starbase, Texas. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) granted approval ahead of the scheduled liftoff window.
The mission aims to achieve a historic milestone for commercial spaceflight by attempting the first-ever full recovery of an entire orbital rocket and spacecraft. During the flight, SpaceX plans to deploy 26 new Starlink V3 satellites into orbit while executing twin landing sequences. The Super Heavy booster is targeted for a return catch by the launch tower's mechanical arms roughly 6.5 minutes after liftoff, while the Starship upper stage (Ship) is scheduled for a corresponding catch roughly 22.5 hours later.
Liftoff is targeted during a 75-minute window opening at 5:45 p.m. EST (2245 GMT), though minor schedule adjustments place updated online coverage and timing tracking closely alongside ongoing prelaunch checks.
As countdown procedures continue, launch teams are loading approximately 12 million pounds of liquid oxygen and liquid methane into the megarocket. Observers and space enthusiasts can follow ongoing live updates and coverage directly through official mission streams.
