# SpaceX’s first attempt to catch both Starship stages takes place November 13

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/spacexs-first-attempt-to-catch-both-starship-stages-takes-place-november-13/
- Published: 2026-11-10T13:03:18+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-10T13:20:13+00:00
- Original publisher: Engadget
- Original article: https://www.engadget.com/2311878/spacex-first-attempt-to-catch-both-starship-stages-november-13/
- Topics: Culture, Space, Technology, Travel

## Key points

- SpaceX plans its first attempt to catch Starship’s Ship stage.
- Flight 15 is targeted for 13 November, pending approval and weather.
- Ship is expected to make about 14 orbits and deploy 26 satellites.

## Summary

SpaceX is targeting 13 November for Starship’s Flight 15, when it plans to try to catch both the Super Heavy booster and the Ship upper stage. It has caught the booster three times before, but never Ship, which travels higher and faster; success would mark a major step towards making the launch system fully reusable.

The launch still requires regulatory approval, and its 75-minute window is due to open at 5.45pm Eastern time, weather permitting. SpaceX expects the flight to last more than 22 hours, with Ship making about 14 orbits and deploying 26 Starlink V3 satellites; it will attempt the Ship catch only if the vehicle deorbits in a designated area and conditions are suitable. The previous test reached orbit but ended after about two hours, short of the planned 10.

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