SpaceX Starbase

Starbase is SpaceX’s Starship launch site at Boca Chica, on the Gulf coast of South Texas near Brownsville, a few miles from the Mexican border.

Upcoming launches

Times shown in local Central Time.

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Starship | Flight 13

SpaceX

To Be Confirmed

Wed, Jul 15 · 5:45 PM CT

13th test flight of the two-stage Starship launch vehicle. Second flight of Starship V3

Where to watch

South Padre Island (Isla Blanca Park)

The most popular public viewing area, about 5–6 miles across the water from the pad, with a clear line of sight to the launch tower.

Port Isabel waterfront

Slightly farther than South Padre but easier parking and the same across-the-bay view.

Boca Chica Beach / Highway 4

Closed on launch days — the road and beach are evacuated. Great for seeing the rocket up close on non-launch days.

Good to know

Starship test flights shift constantly and windows open early in the morning. Confirm the road closure notices (Cameron County posts them) — no closure usually means no launch.

The sound at South Padre Island is a full-body experience; for kids and pets bring hearing protection.