SpaceX has set no earlier than September 22 for Flight 14, its first attempt to place the fully integrated Starship vehicle into a stable low Earth orbit. The mission is scheduled to launch from Starbase in South Texas during a 75-minute window opening at approximately 7:15 a.m. Central Time, or 12:15 UTC. The upper stage, known as Ship, is expected to reach roughly 275 kilometers, complete approximately six orbits and remain in space for close to 10 hours before a controlled splashdown in the Pacific Ocean west of Chile. The flight will deploy 26 Starlink V3 satellites, larger and higher-capacity spacecraft than the V2 mini satellites currently populating the constellation. SpaceX has filed the required FCC paperwork for orbital operations, while FAA approval is still required. Flight 13, conducted on July 24, 2026, demonstrated effective V3 deployment and a controlled splashdown, providing data and confidence for the orbital attempt. SpaceX also completed its transition to a publicly traded company under the ticker SPCX in June 2026, increasing scrutiny of mission results. The V3 deployment is commercially important because Starlink is SpaceX’s largest operating business and the new satellites are designed to significantly expand network capacity. Weather, the FAA and the vehicle itself could still prevent the September 22 launch, while the 75-minute window offers flexibility only on that day.