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ScienceMay 13, 2026

SpaceX's Starship V3 megarocket finally has a debut launch date. Here's when it will fly

SpaceX's Starship V3 megarocket finally has a debut launch date. Here's when it will fly
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SpaceX is officially targeting May 19 for the debut of Starship Version 3, an advanced new vehicle that could help humanity take its first steps on the moon and Mars.

SpaceX is targeting May 19 for the debut launch of its Starship V3 (Version 3), a bigger and more capable vehicle that could help humanity take its first steps on the moon and Mars, the company announced Tuesday (May 12).

Liftoff will occur at 6:30 p. m. ET on Monday (May 19), if all goes to plan.

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