SpaceX Retargets Starship Flight 14 for September 28 Launch
The success of Flight 14 and the implementation of the new flight corridor are critical steps toward routine orbital refueling, a key technology for future deep space missions. Pilots and aviation professionals should monitor range safety notices and potential airspace closures in the Gulf of Mexico during the launch window.
SpaceX is preparing to launch Starship Flight 14, with a targeted launch window opening at 8:15 a.m. EDT on Monday, September 28, 2026. The mission follows FAA approval of an expanded airspace corridor for Starship operations, which supports higher-energy trajectories needed for orbital refueling demonstrations. This regulatory clearance reduces the need for repeated temporary flight restrictions over the Gulf of Mexico.
Sources
- SpaceX Retargets Starship Flight For Sept. 28 — Aviation Week
- Starship Flight 14 - SpaceX — SpaceX