# Starship Flight 15 to attempt first catch of both stages

Source: [NASASpaceFlight.com](https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2026/11/starship-flight-15-spacex-history/) · 2026-11-13 · Space
Page: https://themorning.science/story/starship-flight-15-to-attempt-first-catch-of-both-stages-1451b7da66fb4c2f
Kind: launch · Impact: medium

## In brief

- SpaceX plans to launch Starship on its 15th full-stack test flight on November 13 from Starbase in South Texas, within a 75-minute window opening at 5:45.
- The flight, designated Flight 15 with Starlink Group 31-2, aims to catch the Super Heavy booster (Booster 22) back at Pad 2 minutes after launch.
- Sources say SpaceX will also attempt to catch the upper stage (Ship) in a first-of-its-kind double catch of both stages of an orbital-class rocket.

## Why it matters

If successful, catching both stages of an orbital-class rocket would be a first in spaceflight history and could shape the economics and reusability of future heavy-lift launches.

## Versions

- Starship Flight 15
- Starlink Group 31-2

## Timeline

- 2026-11-12: Space.com reports Starship 15th flight test slated for November 13
- 2026-11-13: Starship Flight 15 launch scheduled from Starbase during a 75-minute window opening at 5:45

## Coverage

- [Watch SpaceX attempt a historic Starship launch and double-catch landing today (Nov. 13)](https://www.space.com/space-exploration/launches-spacecraft/spacex-launching-historic-double-catch-starship-test-flight-today-watch-it-live) — Latest from Space.com, 2026-11-13
- [Starship Flight 15 to attempt first catch of both stages](https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2026/11/starship-flight-15-spacex-history/) — NASASpaceFlight.com, 2026-11-13
- [SpaceX's Starship megarocket will launch to orbit on Nov. 13. Will you be able to spot it in the night sky?](https://www.space.com/stargazing/spacexs-starship-megarocket-will-launch-to-orbit-on-nov-13-will-you-be-able-to-spot-it-in-the-night-sky) — Latest from Space.com, 2026-11-12

Tags: starship, spacex, reusable rockets, launch, starlink

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