SpaceX stock in focus after mixed Starship Flight 15 result

SpaceX's Starship reached orbit on Friday, November 13, 2026, but the first stage missed its planned return to the launch tower. The Associated Press reported that the booster was diverted offshore and fell into the Gulf of Mexico after the catch attempt was aborted.

The spacecraft continued its mission, entered orbit and deployed 26 Starlink satellites. SpaceX planned to keep it in orbit for about 22 hours before attempting to guide it back to the Starbase launch site for a separate catch by the tower's mechanical arms.

Mixed outcome for rocket reuse

Flight 15 was the company's first attempt to recover both major Starship stages at the launch site. The booster result fell short of that objective, while the spacecraft's orbital mission and satellite deployment advanced the test program.

For investors, the test keeps full and rapid reusability at the center of SpaceX's operating outlook. A successful spacecraft catch would add to the company's flight experience, while the aborted booster catch highlights the execution demands involved in scaling the system.

Course and investor context

SpaceX stock traded at 125.52 euros on Lang & Schwarz at 11:15 CET on Saturday, November 14, 2026.

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