Planned Starship Launch Date Moved to Late June, According to FAA Details
SpaceX is gearing up for the tenth integrated flight test of its fully reusable super heavy-lift rocket, Starship Flight 10 (FLT-10), with preparations in full swing at the Starbase facility in Boca Chica, Texas. Initially scheduled for a **no earlier than June 29, 2025** launch, the expected date has shifted due to a testing anomaly that resulted in the loss of Ship 36. As of early July 2025, the exact launch date remains **unknown and pending further updates** from SpaceX.
Prior to the anomaly, preparations were progressing rapidly. Booster 16 (B16) successfully completed cryogenic proofing and static fire testing, while Ship 36 was undergoing its static fire campaign. The launch window was generally expected to fall in **late June to early July 2025**, contingent on FAA approvals and coordination with maritime and airspace authorities.
However, because Ship 36 was lost in testing, this has introduced uncertainty about the timeline. SpaceX will likely need to use a different Starship vehicle (likely Ship 37) for the upcoming flight test alongside Booster 16, but the final launch profile and date remain to be confirmed.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has not yet confirmed launch approval for Starship FLT-10, but FAA planning is in place for a late-June liftoff, suggesting that flight preparations are in an advanced stage. The primary launch window for Starship FLT-10 is from 23:30Z to 01:34Z, or approximately 7:30 p.m. to 9:34 p.m. ET / 4:30 p.m. to 6:34 p.m. PT. A backup launch opportunity for Starship FLT-10 is scheduled for June 30 during the same time window.
Starship FLT-10 is part of a busy late-June launch schedule across multiple providers. Other upcoming missions include Axiom 4 from Kennedy Space Center, Transporter 14 from Vandenberg, and Blue Origin's NS-33 flight from West Texas.
Despite the loss of both stages during FLT-9, the flight demonstrated continued progress toward full orbital flight and reusability goals. On Tuesday, SpaceX's official X account shared footage of a single-engine static fire demonstrating an in-space burn.
SpaceX is aiming for another milestone in its path to full-stack reusability with Starship FLT-10. Readers are encouraged to share their thoughts and stay tuned for coverage of the Starship FLT-10 test flight.
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