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Starship Version 3 Heads for Its First Flight as SpaceX Pushes the Rocket’s Next Upgrade

SpaceX is preparing the first launch of Starship Version 3, a suborbital test meant to debut upgraded hardware, deploy simulator satellites, and gather data for future return and reuse goals.

Key Takeaways

Flight 12 is set to debut SpaceX’s Starship Version 3 hardware.
The mission includes 20 Starlink simulator deployments and two modified satellites for heat-shield imaging.

DT Editorial Team·May 21, 2026·via spaceflightnow.com

SpaceX Targets May 19 for the First Flight of Starship Version 3

SpaceX says the first launch of Starship version 3 could take place as soon as May 19, marking a major test of upgraded hardware central to the company’s reuse goals and NASA-linked lunar plans.

Key Takeaways

SpaceX says the first Starship version 3 launch could occur as soon as May 19 at 6:30 p.m. Eastern.
The flight will test upgraded hardware on both stages and use a new launch pad at Starbase.

DT Editorial Team·May 13, 2026·via spacenews.com

SpaceX lines up its 50th Falcon 9 mission of 2026 with another 25-satellite Starlink launch

SpaceX scheduled a Falcon 9 launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base carrying 25 Starlink V2 Mini satellites, a mission that would mark the company’s 50th Falcon 9 flight of the year

Key Takeaways

SpaceX scheduled its 50th Falcon 9 mission of 2026 for April 26 from Vandenberg.
The rocket was set to deploy 25 Starlink V2 Mini satellites.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 26, 2026·via spaceflightnow.com