The Super Heavy booster, which serves as the first stage of the Starship launch system, has been moved to the launch pad at Starbase in Texas. This arrival signals a key step toward the planned inaugural orbital flight of the Starship vehicle.
According to the latest schedule, the launch is targeted for as early as September 28, pending final authorization from the Federal Aviation Administration. The exact date remains contingent on the completion of the FAA’s licensing review.
A successful orbital Starship flight would demonstrate the system’s capacity to deliver payloads to Earth orbit, representing a major advancement beyond the previous high‑altitude test flights.
SpaceX and the FAA are currently finalizing safety and environmental reviews. Once all conditions are satisfied, the launch is expected to proceed, paving the way for future missions aimed at the Moon, Mars, and beyond.