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SpaceX targets first Florida Starship launch before year-end

9/6/2026

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SpaceX launched 27 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg on Sept. 6, 2026.
Falcon 9 booster B1088 performed its 19th mission and landed on the ship Of Course I Still Love You.
Vice President for Launch Kiko Dontchev said future Florida Starlink launches will use Starship.
SpaceX is constructing three Starship launch towers in Florida and targets a first flight before year-end.
Hazard warnings suggest Starship Flight 14 may not launch before Sept. 15.

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SpaceX launched 27 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg on Sept. 6, 2026.
Falcon 9 booster B1088 performed its 19th mission and landed on the ship Of Course I Still Love You.
Vice President for Launch Kiko Dontchev said future Florida Starlink launches will use Starship.
SpaceX is constructing three Starship launch towers in Florida and targets a first flight before year-end.
Hazard warnings suggest Starship Flight 14 may not launch before Sept. 15.