SpaceX Launches New Starship V3

Launch Library Boca Chica 27d17d Impact 7

SpaceX's Falcon 9 Block 5 rocket is scheduled for launch with the Starlink Group 17-42 payload. The launch is planned for two separate times, with the first attempt at 02:11 UTC and a second at 05:00 UTC. An additional launch for the same rocket is tentatively scheduled for May 26, 2026. The launch provider and pad details are not specified. The Vega-C rocket is scheduled for launch on May 17, 2026, carrying the Solar wind Magnetosphere Ionosphere Link Explorer (SMILE) mission. The mission is designated as SpaceSail Polar Group TBD. The first NET (Next Expected Transmission) is set for 03:52:00 UTC, with a second NET at 22:30:00 UTC. The launch is currently set for May 20, 2026, with two potential NET (Not Earlier Than) times listed: 02:11:00 UTC and 22:30:00 UTC. The target launch date is May 21, 2026, at 22:30:00 UTC.

SpaceX's Falcon 9 Block 5 rocket is scheduled for launch with the Starlink Group 17-42 payload. The launch is planned for two separate times, with the first attempt at 02:11 UTC and a second at 05:00 UTC. An additional launch for the same rocket is tentatively scheduled for May 26, 2026. The launch provider and pad details are not specified. The Vega-C rocket is scheduled for launch on May 17, 2026, carrying the Solar wind Magnetosphere Ionosphere Link Explorer (SMILE) mission. The mission is designated as SpaceSail Polar Group TBD. The first NET (Next Expected Transmission) is set for 03:52:00 UTC, with a second NET at 22:30:00 UTC. The launch is currently set for May 20, 2026, with two potential NET (Not Earlier Than) times listed: 02:11:00 UTC and 22:30:00 UTC. The target launch date is May 21, 2026, at 22:30:00 UTC. SpaceX's Starship Flight 12 is preparing for launch, with preparations including Block 3 and Pad 2. The planned launch time is May 21, 2026, at 22:30:01 UTC. The suborbital flight met most of its planned test objectives.

Topics

rocket launch space exploration

Developing

890d Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore.
890d Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur.
890d Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est.
890d Sed ut perspiciatis unde omnis iste natus error sit voluptatem accusantium doloremque laudantium.

Sources · 7 independent

NPR

“Starship Flight 12 Scheduled for May 19”

WAMU 88.5 DC

“Starship Flight 12 Scheduled for May 19”

KDKA 1020 Pittsburgh

“Starship Flight 12 Scheduled for May 19”

KNX Los Angeles

“Starship Flight 12 Scheduled for May 19”

WTOP Washington DC

“Starship Flight 12 Scheduled for May 19”

Radio Veronica NL

“Starship Flight 12 is scheduled for May 19”

NPO Radio 1

“Starship Flight 12 is scheduled for May 19”

Unlock the full story

Get a Pro subscription or above to see the live story progression and the full list of independent sources confirming each event as they happen.

Log in to upgrade