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2026-07-13 16:56:55
[SpaceX Starship's 13th Test Flight to Launch as Early as Thursday, with First Deployment of Starlink V3 Satellites] ⑴ SpaceX has announced its 13th Starship test flight, with a launch window as early as 6:45 PM on Thursday, a 90-minute window. ⑵ The primary objectives of this test flight are to verify interstage separation, engine performance, and controlled reentry capabilities, and to deploy 20 next-generation Starlink V3 satellites equipped with advanced laser links for the first time. ⑶ Musk previously stated that this test flight will accumulate crucial data for achieving sea-based rocket recovery during the 14th test flight.
