SpaceX is set to make spaceflight history as it prepares to launch Starship Flight 11, marking the final mission for the Version 2 iteration of the massive rocket system. The launch window opens at 7:15 p.m. EDT (6:15 p.m. CDT) on Monday, October 13, 2025, from the company’s Starbase facility in Texas[1][4].
What Makes This Launch Special
This 11th flight test represents a significant milestone in SpaceX’s Starship program. Not only is it the last mission for the Version 2 configuration, but it also marks the final launch from the current setup of Pad A before upgrades begin[1]. The company has been making steady progress with its ambitious rocket system, which towers over 400 feet tall when fully stacked[3].
The mission will utilize Super Heavy booster B15, making its second flight after successfully being caught by the launch tower during Flight 8 in March[1]. SpaceX will reuse 24 out of the 33 Raptor 2 engines on this booster, demonstrating the company’s commitment to rapid reusability[1].
Launch Conditions and Prospects
Weather conditions are looking favorable for the launch attempt, with SpaceX reporting an 80 percent probability of good weather on Sunday evening[1]. This bodes well for spectators hoping to witness the spectacular sight of the world’s most powerful rocket system lifting off.
The mission represents SpaceX’s continued progress in developing a fully reusable launch system capable of carrying both crew and cargo to Earth orbit, the Moon, Mars, and beyond. As of late August 2025, SpaceX had conducted 10 Starship launches with a mix of successes and failures as the company refines the massive vehicle[5].
How to Watch the Launch
Space enthusiasts won’t want to miss this historic launch. Spaceflight Now will provide live coverage beginning approximately two hours before liftoff[1]. SpaceX is also expected to stream the launch live through its official channels[2].
The launch can be viewed from various locations along the Texas coast near Starbase, and the event is expected to draw significant crowds of spectators eager to witness the powerful rocket in action. For those unable to attend in person, multiple streaming options will be available online to watch the launch as it happens.
This mission continues SpaceX’s ambitious testing program as the company works toward making Starship operational for future missions, including planned commercial satellite deployments and potential crewed flights in the coming years[2].
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Spaceflight Now - Live coverage: SpaceX to launch final Version 2 Starship-Super Heavy from Starbase https://spaceflightnow.com/2025/10/12/live-coverage-spacex-to-launch-final-version-2-starship-super-heavy-from-starbase/
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RocketLaunch.org - Starship Launch Schedule https://rocketlaunch.org/launch-schedule/spacex/starship
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Florida Today - SpaceX Starship launches could bring huge tourist crowds, economic boost to Space Coast https://www.floridatoday.com/story/tech/science/space/2025/10/12/will-spacex-starship-help-spur-an-economic-boom-near-cape-canaveral-space-force-station-florida/85935394007/
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SpaceX - Launches https://www.spacex.com/launches
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Wikipedia - List of Starship launches https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Starship_launches
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