SpaceX Aims for July 16 Starship Launch — First Since Going Public

SpaceX plans July 16, 2026, for its 13th Starship test flight from Starbase, with a 90-minute window starting at 5:45 p.m. local time. It's the first flight since SpaceX went public in June, raising $75 billion and valuing the company at $1.75 trillion. Everyday investors now have a direct stake in Starship's results for the first time.