SpaceX is gearing up for its next big leap with Starship, as the company targets a June 29th launch date for Starship Flight 10 (FLT-10) from its Starbase facility in Boca Chica, Texas. The news comes from a newly released FAA airspace operations advisory, which outlines the planned aerospace activity for the upcoming mission.
The primary launch window for Starship FLT-10 is set for June 29, 2025, from 23:30Z to 01:34Z, translating to roughly 7:30 p.m. to 9:34 p.m. ET / 4:30 p.m. to 6:34 p.m. PT. In case of any delays or issues, a backup launch opportunity is scheduled for June 30 within the same time window.
This milestone launch would mark the tenth integrated flight test of Starship, SpaceX’s fully reusable super heavy-lift rocket and a key component of the company’s Mars ambitions and NASA’s Artemis program. The previous test flight, FLT-9, took place on May 27 and showcased progress towards full orbital flight and reusability goals, despite losing both stages of the spacecraft during reentry.
While the FAA advisory does not serve as formal launch approval (SpaceX still requires an FAA launch license), it strongly indicates that flight preparations are well underway. If the June 29 launch goes ahead as planned, it would represent a remarkable 34-day turnaround from the previous flight, showcasing significant progress in SpaceX’s development timeline.
The FAA update also mentions other upcoming missions, including Axiom 4 from Kennedy Space Center, Transporter 14 from Vandenberg, and Blue Origin’s NS-33 flight from West Texas. Late June is shaping up to be a busy period for launches across multiple providers, with SpaceX at the forefront with its Starship tests.
As with all Starship flights, viewers can expect livestream coverage and close monitoring of performance benchmarks. While SpaceX has not officially confirmed the date, the company is actively preparing for its tenth Starship flight test. Recently, SpaceX’s official X account shared footage of a single-engine static fire test, demonstrating an in-space burn.
With FAA planning in place, all indications point towards a late-June liftoff for what could be another significant milestone in SpaceX’s journey towards full-stack reusability. Excitement is building for Starship Flight 10, and fans are eagerly awaiting the test flight to see the latest advancements in SpaceX’s groundbreaking technology.
Stay tuned for more updates on the upcoming launch and share your thoughts on Starship Flight 10 in the comments below. SpaceX continues to push the boundaries of space exploration, and this next test flight promises to be another thrilling chapter in the company’s quest for interplanetary travel.