Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
SpaceX’s Starship Flight 13 delivered a nearly flawless performance from Ship 40—but Booster 20’s troubled landing burn may reshape the plan for Flight 14.
In this Starship Update, we break down the oxygen turbopump problem that aborted the first launch attempt, Booster 20’s successful 33-engine boostback burn, its off-nominal splashdown, and Ship 40’s remarkably successful flight. Ship 40 deployed 20 Starlink V3 satellites, completed an in-space Raptor relight, survived reentry, landed softly in the Indian Ocean—and remained floating for days afterward.
We also look ahead to Flight 14. Booster 21 and Ship 41 are already progressing through testing, and SpaceX could attempt to place Starlink V3 satellites into orbit before returning Ship 41 to Starbase for the first-ever tower catch of a Starship.
Meanwhile, work continues at Starbase and in Florida, including testing at LC-39A, the first major movements of its chopsticks, and completion of the first Starship launch tower at LC-37.
What do you think SpaceX will attempt on Flight 14: a booster catch, a Ship catch, or another ocean landing?
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🤵 Hosted by Max Evans (and his spider friend).
🖊️ Written by Arran Reid.
🎥 Video from Julia Bergeron, Max Evans, John Galloway, Ceaser G, Colleen Liedtke, D Wise, Starbase Live, Space Coast Live, SpaceX, 黑白猫名字被占用, Umbra via Harry Stranger, Starship Tracking.
✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton.
💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
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SpaceX’s Starship Flight 13 delivered a nearly flawless performance from Ship 40—but Booster 20’s troubled landing burn may reshape the plan for Flight 14.
In this Starship Update, we break down the oxygen turbopump problem that aborted the first launch attempt, Booster 20’s successful 33-engine boostback burn, its off-nominal splashdown, and Ship 40’s remarkably successful flight. Ship 40 deployed 20 Starlink V3 satellites, completed an in-space Raptor relight, survived reentry, landed softly in the Indian Ocean—and remained floating for days afterward.
We also look ahead to Flight 14. Booster 21 and Ship 41 are already progressing through testing, and SpaceX could attempt to place Starlink V3 satellites into orbit before returning Ship 41 to Starbase for the first-ever tower catch of a Starship.
Meanwhile, work continues at Starbase and in Florida, including testing at LC-39A, the first major movements of its chopsticks, and completion of the first Starship launch tower at LC-37.
What do you think SpaceX will attempt on Flight 14: a booster catch, a Ship catch, or another ocean landing?
Shop NSF Flight 13 metal prints and merchandise:
shop.nasaspaceflight.com
⚡ Become a member of NASASpaceflight's channel for exclusive discord access, fast turnaround clips, and other exclusive benefits. Your support helps us continue our 24/7 coverage. Click JOIN above to get started.⚡
🤵 Hosted by Max Evans (and his spider friend).
🖊️ Written by Arran Reid.
🎥 Video from Julia Bergeron, Max Evans, John Galloway, Ceaser G, Colleen Liedtke, D Wise, Starbase Live, Space Coast Live, SpaceX, 黑白猫名字被占用, Umbra via Harry Stranger, Starship Tracking.
✂️ Edited by Ryan Caton.
💼 Produced by Kevin Michael Reed (@kmreed).
Space From Space - Imagery: spacefromspace.com/spaceport-images/spacex-starship-40-splashed-down-in-the-indian-ocean-20260727
Rocket Ranch! rocketranchbocachica.com
🔍 If you are interested in using footage from this video, please review our content use policy: nasaspaceflight.com/content-use-policy
L2 Boca Chica (more clips and photos) from BC's very early days to today.
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#SpaceX #Starship #StarshipFlight13 #RocketLaunch #Space #Starbase
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