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SpaceX Completes Starship Flight 13 Engine Test

July 4, 2026

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Key Takeaways

SpaceX completed a 60-second static fire test of all six Raptor engines on Ship 40.
The test was conducted at the Massey test site at Starbase in Texas.
The successful test clears a critical pre-launch milestone for the upper-stage spacecraft.
Flight 13 is targeted for later in July.

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Strategic Implications

This successful test may indicate SpaceX's readiness to proceed with the Starship Flight 13 launch, which could be a significant step forward for the company's reusable spacecraft program. The test suggests that the Raptor engines are capable of operating together at full thrust for the full 60-second duration needed during ascent, which could enhance the reliability and efficiency of the Starship system.

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What Happened

Starship Block 3 Variant Clears Critical Pre-Launch Milestone

SpaceX has completed a critical pre-launch milestone for its Starship program, conducting a successful 60-second static fire test of all six Raptor engines on Ship 40. The test, which was conducted at the Massey test site at Starbase in Texas, demonstrates the capability of the Raptor engines to operate together at full thrust for the full duration needed during ascent. This achievement clears the way for the Starship Flight 13 launch, which is targeted for later in July. The test was reported by multiple sources, including Space.com and Yahoo News, and was first announced by SpaceX on July 2, 2026, according to eciks.org.

Source | Originally Published: July 4, 2026

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SpaceX Completes Starship Flight 13 Engine Test

July 4, 2026

2 min read

Key Takeaways

SpaceX completed a 60-second static fire test of all six Raptor engines on Ship 40.
The test was conducted at the Massey test site at Starbase in Texas.
The successful test clears a critical pre-launch milestone for the upper-stage spacecraft.
Flight 13 is targeted for later in July.

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Strategic Implications

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What Happened

Starship Block 3 Variant Clears Critical Pre-Launch Milestone

Source | Originally Published: July 4, 2026

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