SpaceX is once again ready to attempt the Flight 13 Starship launch test (IFT-13) after the unexpected failure last Thursday.
Same as in the first attempt, we are covering the 2nd attempt at Starship’s 13th flight test today (Now moved to Friday, July 24).
Flight 13 Update:
SpaceX has cancelled the Flight 13 attempt for today due to unfavorable weather conditions. The next Flight window is going to open tomorrow, Friday, 24 July, 5:45 PM Central Time or 6:45 PM Eastern Time.
SpaceX announced the delay on X, stating:
Now targeting Friday, July 24 for Starship’s thirteenth flight test, due to weather.
A key objective for the flight test is to get clear imagery from the ground of Starship’s heatshield as it flies at a higher dynamic pressure during ascent, which won’t be possible with today’s weather conditions. Visibility is forecast to be ideal for a Friday attempt.
Tune in to this page tomorrow for the latest updates and Live Streams.
You can watch the official Starship Flight 13 live stream webcast below from Elon Musk’s social media platform X.
Additionally, I have added YouTube live video streams of the Flight 12 Starship launch from NasaSpaceFlight.com and Everyday Astronaut below.
You can read the live text updates below that I will be updating through the entire launch and landing test of Flight 13 Starship today.
Flight 13 is the 2nd launch and landing test of the Starship V3 generation. I have labeled the fully stacked Starship V3 in the following image to understand the major components of the spacecraft. It will help you understand the live webcast as you get used to the terminology.
Live Stream by SpaceX
Live Stream by NasaSpaceFlight.com (YouTube)
Live Stream by Everyday Astronaut
Starship Flight 13 Live Updates (text commentary)
- Come here tomorrow for the latest updates on Flight 13
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