SpaceX is preparing to roll out its most ambitious iteration of Starship yet, a towering combination of spacecraft and booster that is intended to fly higher, faster, and more efficiently than any previous version.

The first Starship test flight of 2026 is scheduled for as soon as early March as SpaceX enters a critical year in the vehicle’s development.

SpaceX Ship 39 is in the final stages of outfitting in Mega Bay 2 at Starbase. Recent progress includes the installation of aft flaps. This

This is the year of the giants. It’s what we’re calling it on the Space Coast. And we’re bringing Starship out to the Space Coast": Col. Brian Chatman.

The federal safety agency has hit SpaceX with a $115,850 fine after finding seven "serious" violations during its investigation.