Karmactive Team
SpaceX is targeting no earlier than 5:45 p.m. EST on November 13 for Starship Flight 15 from Starbase, Texas. The SpaceX Starship Flight 15 launch time matters because the mission is expected to test tower catches for both stages on separate days.
The mission profile identifies Booster 22 and Ship 42 as the fourth Block 3 pair. The booster is planned to return shortly after liftoff. Ship 42 is expected to enter low Earth orbit, deploy 26 Starlink V3 satellites, complete about 14 orbits over more than 22 hours, and attempt its return on November 14.
Viewers planning to watch should check SpaceX’s official launch information for window changes. The target remains subject to regulatory approval and weather. A delay would change the timing of both return attempts.
Why the two catches are scheduled apart
The booster catch and upper-stage catch are different parts of one flight. The booster’s return is expected soon after liftoff. Ship 42 would remain in orbit before its return. That schedule makes the second attempt a separate viewing event.
SpaceX has tested recovery methods during earlier flights. This mission would extend that work by attempting to return the upper stage to Starbase. Readers can compare earlier Starship coverage with Karmactive’s reporting on the Artemis program.
What time does Starship Flight 15 launch? The stated target is no earlier than 5:45 p.m. EST, or 4:45 p.m. CST, on November 13. It is not a guarantee of liftoff. Final launch timing depends on the conditions required for the mission.
The outcome will determine whether the planned return sequence can proceed. The official launch page remains the place to check before travel or viewing plans.
