# SpaceX moves Starship Flight 15 booster to launch pad for 'squeeze test' ahead of epic double-catch attempt (photos)

Source: [Latest from Space.com](https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/spacex-moves-starship-flight-15-booster-to-launch-pad-for-squeeze-test-ahead-of-epic-double-catch-attempt-photos) · 2026-11-10 · Space
Page: https://themorning.science/story/spacex-moves-starship-flight-15-booster-to-launch-pad-for-squeeze-test-ahead-of-eae812796a1aef49
Kind: launch · Impact: medium

## In brief

- SpaceX is preparing Starship Flight 15, scheduled for liftoff at 5:45 p.m. EDT (2245 GMT) on Friday, Nov. 13, at Starbase, Texas.
- Flight 15 will attempt to land both the Starship ship and the Super Heavy booster.
- The Super Heavy booster, designated Booster 22, was moved to the launch mount at Starbase ahead of the flight, with a 'squeeze test' reported.

## Why it matters

A successful double landing would be a first for the Starship program and would show whether both stages can be recovered and reused, which bears on the cost and cadence of the vehicle.

## Versions

- Starship Flight 15
- Super Heavy Booster 22

## Timeline

- 2026-11-10: SpaceX moved Super Heavy Booster 22 to the launch mount at Starbase for Flight 15
- 2026-11-13: Scheduled liftoff of Starship Flight 15 at 5:45 p.m. EDT (2245 GMT)

## Coverage

- [SpaceX moves Starship Flight 15 booster to launch pad for 'squeeze test' ahead of epic double-catch attempt (photos)](https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/spacex-moves-starship-flight-15-booster-to-launch-pad-for-squeeze-test-ahead-of-epic-double-catch-attempt-photos) — Latest from Space.com, 2026-11-10
- [SpaceX Starship Flight 15 live updates: Super Heavy rocket moved to launch pad for 1st Starship double landing test](https://www.space.com/news/live/spacex-starship-flight-15-live-updates-nov-10-2026-starship-first-double-landing-attempt) — Latest from Space.com, 2026-11-10

Tags: spacex, starship, rocket launch, reusable rockets, starbase

---

Brief generated by AI (claude-haiku-5-5) from the reporting listed under Coverage. Headlines belong to their publishers. The Morning Science – https://themorning.science