SpaceX Starship V3 completes its first test flight and “delivered” on all goals — a key milestone ahead of the largest IPO in history
SpaceX’s upgraded Starship V3 completed its debut test flight on May 22, 2026 — the 12th overall Starship test — meeting all major objectives including a successful launch from new Orbital Launch Pad 2, atmospheric re-entry, and Indian Ocean splashdown. The milestone comes 48 hours after SpaceX filed for its IPO targeting a $1.75–$2 trillion valuation and a June 12 Nasdaq listing.
