SpaceX launches Starship in key test flight of massive rocket
The test flight is SpaceX's first attempt to catch both the Super Heavy booster and upper stage spacecraft of the rocket at its launch site in Starbase, Texas.
Covered by 7 sources from 2 countries. First reported by The New York Times ·
Headlines compared
Common ground: most headlines mention “SpaceX aims”, “test flight” and “launches Starship”.
Different angles:
- The New York Times “Here’s What to Know”
- CBS News “reusability with upcoming”
- The Guardian “megarocket blasts off before expected return”
How 7 newspapers cover this story
SpaceX Aims for Starship Launch on Friday. Here’s What to Know.
The audacious maneuver planned for Friday is a key step toward the company’s goal of making rockets fully reusable.
SpaceX aims for first double catch of Starship in its most ambitious test flight yet
SpaceX is launching Starship into orbit on its boldest test yet, a 22-hour flight that aims to recapture the entire rocket at the Texas pad
· SpaceX tests rocket reusability in today’s launch. What to know
SpaceX aims for first double catch of Starship in its most ambitious test flight yet
SpaceX is launching Starship into orbit on its boldest test yet, a 22-hour flight that aims to recapture the entire rocket at the Texas pad
SpaceX launches Starship on Flight 15 mission
Watch live coverage as SpaceX launches its Starship rocket on its first flight to return both Starship and Super Heavy to the launch site. Starship is expected to orbit Earth over a more than 22-hour flight.
SpaceX chases rocket reusability with upcoming Starship Flight 15 launch
SpaceX looks to make history with its upcoming Starship Flight 15 launch. CBS News' Jason Allen explains more.
SpaceX launches Starship in key test flight of massive rocket
The test flight is SpaceX's first attempt to catch both the Super Heavy booster and upper stage spacecraft of the rocket at its launch site in Starbase, Texas.
SpaceX Starship megarocket blasts off before expected return for reuse
Flight 15 expected to orbit Earth about 14 times over 22 hours, before company catches it at Starbase, Texas SpaceX’s Starship megarocket blasted off from Texas on Friday afternoon, as the aerospace company sought to make history with a double catch of its reusable rocket. Starship Flight 15 is expected to orbit the…
Coverage details
7 outlets from 2 countries are covering this story: The New York Times, The Independent, ABC News, NBC News and 3 more. The New York Times published it first, on November 13, 2026; the last outlet to join was The Guardian, 9 hours later.
Key names in the coverage: SpaceX, Starship, Texas, Flight and Super Heavy.
By country: United States (5), United Kingdom (2). In total 9 articles have been published, because some outlets updated the story several times.
