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# Starship Flight 13
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**Type:** Integrated Flight Test
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**Vehicle:** Starship V3
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**Status:** Planned
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**Target Window:** May-June 2026
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## Overview
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Starship Flight 13 (IFT-13) is the thirteenth integrated flight test of SpaceX's Starship launch system. The mission represents part of SpaceX's accelerated cadence strategy, with FCC licenses filed simultaneously with Flight 12 — a new operational pattern.
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## Timeline
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- **2026-04-28** — FCC license filed simultaneously with Flight 12, valid through June 28, 2026. This dual-filing signals SpaceX intent to fly both missions within an 8-week window, representing the fastest inter-flight cadence in Starship history if achieved.
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## Significance
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The simultaneous FCC filing for Flights 12 and 13 within a single license window represents a shift from SpaceX's previous one-flight-at-a-time filing pattern. If both flights execute before the June 28 license expiration, it would demonstrate operational maturation beyond vehicle capability alone, compressing the reuse learning curve faster than any previous trajectory. |