SpaceX Targets Starship 13th Test Flight as Early as Thursday 6:45 p.m., Plans First Deployment of 20 Starlink V3 Satellites

SpaceX said Starship is slated for its 13th test flight as early as Thursday at 6:45 p.m., with a 90-minute launch window, according to 36Kr. The company said the mission will focus on validating stage separation, engine performance, and controlled reentry capability, and will for the first time deploy 20 next-generation Starlink V3 satellites equipped with advanced laser links. Elon Musk previously said the flight is expected to generate key data to support a planned 14th test flight aimed at recovering the rocket at sea.