SpaceX revealed New Starship V3 Launch Date, Sooner than NASA thinks...
SpaceX revealed New Starship V3 Launch Date, Sooner than NASA thinks...
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SpaceX revealed New Starship V3 Launch Date, Sooner than NASA thinks...
When will SpaceX’s Starship Flight 12 actually happen?
That’s the big question everyone in the space community is talking about, because this flight could mark the beginning of a whole new era: Starship Version 3, the next-generation vehicle built for bolder, riskier, and far more ambitious missions.
Right now, there are two possible timelines: some say it’ll launch by the end of 2025, others think it’ll slip into early 2026. But which one’s closer to the truth? And more importantly: why is this flight such a big deal for the future of Starship?
Let’s find out in today’s episode of Alpha Tech.
SpaceX revealed New Starship V3 Launch Date, Sooner than NASA thinks...
Starship Flight 11 wrapped up nearly two weeks ago, yet it’s hard not to feel something every time we look back at it. This wasn’t just another test, it was one of SpaceX’s most impressive milestones to date.
As the final flight of the year, Flight 11 delivered an incredible show, deploying dummy Starlink satellites, reigniting engines in space, surviving an intense reentry, and landing in the best condition we’ve ever seen. Each mission proves just how quickly SpaceX learns and improves its vehicles.
But this milestone also comes with a touch of nostalgia. Flight 11 marks the end of an era, the last mission of Starship Version 2 and the final launch from Pad A for quite some time. Soon, the chopsticks, launch mount, and tank farm will all be upgraded.
SpaceX revealed New Starship V3 Launch Date, Sooner than NASA thinks...
This overhaul will take around six months to a year. During that time, Starship Version 3 flights will shift to the new Orbital Launch Pad B. The problem is, no one knows exactly when that first upgraded Starship will take to the skies. To get a clearer idea, let’s break it down.
Starting with the vehicles themselves, Flight 12 will involve Booster 18 and Ship 39. Both are progressing fast, but can they really be completed in time for a launch later this year?
Let’s start with Booster 18. Its structure will be assembled from three main sections: the forward section, which already includes the integrated hot-staging ring; the F2:4 section; and the F3:4 section. As of August 23rd, that final F3:4 segment was rolled out of the Starfactory and moved to the High Bay, where stacking will take place. The aft section, the one housing 33 Raptor 3 engines. will be stacked last, after cryogenic testing is complete.
If assembly stays on track, Booster 18 could be moved to the Massey test site by mid-to-late November for cryogenic testing. That’s very possible, since Massey’s cryo stand was recently fitted with a Quick Disconnect system last month. Once cryo tests are done, the booster will receive its full set of Raptor 3 engines and wait for Pad B to be ready for its first static fire test.
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