SpaceX Starship Flight 14 (IFT-14): First launch attempt by 30 September 2026 (Q3 2026, confirmed by SpaceX webcast or press release)
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Published on 25. July 2026
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Predicted for 30. September 2026
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Based on: Speculative
Starship IFT-13 launched successfully on 24 July 2026: all 20 Starlink V3 satellites were deployed and SpaceX celebrated the softest Starship splashdown ever. IFT-14 is planned for Q3 2026 per RocketLaunch.Live and SpaceOdysseyHub, aiming for the first V3 booster catch. With 4–8 weeks prep time after IFT-13, an August or September 2026 attempt is realistic – but FAA licensing and hardware checks could delay the window.
Data basis for this prediction
- Space.com: 'SpaceX over the moon after Starship Flight 13 – all 20 Starlink V3 satellites deployed' (24.07.2026)
- RocketLaunch.Live: 'Starship Orbital Flight 1 (IFT-14)' – Ziel Q3 2026 (Stand Juli 2026)
- SpaceOdysseyHub: 'SpaceX Starship in 2026: Mission Timeline, Tests, and What's Next' (2026)
- Engadget: 'SpaceX's 13th Starship flight test launches with Starlink's next-gen satellites' (24.07.2026)
Verdict: Pending
This prediction is still open. It will be evaluated automatically against real-world sources after its due date.
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