Global Spaceflight2026-09-21 • ⏱️ 3 min read

SpaceX’s Super Heavy booster arrives at pad ahead of first orbital Starship launch

The first planned orbital Starship mission is scheduled for launch from Starbase in Texas as soon as Sept. 28, pending final approval from the Federal Aviation Administration.

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SpaceX’s Super Heavy booster arrives at pad ahead of first orbital Starship launch
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The first planned orbital Starship mission is scheduled for launch from Starbase in Texas as soon as Sept. 28, pending final approval from the Federal Aviation Administration.

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