Next SpaceX Starship Launch Countdown
Starship is the fully reusable rocket SpaceX is building to fly cargo and people to the Moon and Mars — the largest, most powerful launch vehicle ever flown. This countdown targets the next test flight from Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas, currently expected on July 31, 2026.
How many days until Next SpaceX Starship Launch?
Next SpaceX Starship Launch is on Friday, July 31, 2026, which is 29 days away. The live countdown above ticks down to the exact moment, to the second.
Dates shift — check before you travel
Starship test flights are scheduled months apart and slip often. Flight 12 flew in May 2026; the next flight's date is not yet announced, so the date here is a tentative 2026 target — confirm on SpaceX's official launches page. A watch-live button appears here once the webcast is published.
Where to watch
South Padre Island, Texas is the closest public viewing area, with Isla Blanca Park a favourite spot; Boca Chica Beach and State Highway 4 also offer views when open. Bring binoculars, and remember sound and the shockwave arrive seconds after liftoff.
Quick facts
- Launches from Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas
- The most powerful rocket ever flown
- Designed to be fully and rapidly reusable
- Closest public viewing: South Padre Island, Texas