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SpaceX Starship Launches Set for 2026 at Cape Canaveral

11/26/2025

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Col. Brian Chatman, commander of Space Launch Delta 45, said SpaceX will launch Starship rockets from Cape Canaveral in 2026.
Blue Origin and United Launch Alliance fear frequent Starship launches could disrupt their operations.
Col. Chatman confirmed initial Starship launches will restrict access to nearby launch pads for safety.
He noted SpaceX is building a launch site at Kennedy Space Center as the range prepares to support launches in 2026.

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Col. Brian Chatman, commander of Space Launch Delta 45, said SpaceX will launch Starship rockets from Cape Canaveral in 2026.
Blue Origin and United Launch Alliance fear frequent Starship launches could disrupt their operations.
Col. Chatman confirmed initial Starship launches will restrict access to nearby launch pads for safety.
He noted SpaceX is building a launch site at Kennedy Space Center as the range prepares to support launches in 2026.