# SpaceX's next Starship breathes fire for 1st time in prelaunch test (video)

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-06-28 11:05 UTC · Category: Science · Sources: 5 · Current Velocity: 2.8

## Executive Summary
SpaceX has conducted the first prelaunch static fire test for the next Starship vehicle, Ship 40.

## Intelligence Brief
SpaceX has performed a single-engine fire test on Starship Ship 40. This activity is part of the preparations for Flight 13, which include deluge tests at LC-39A, SLC-37A, and 11.


Coverage from Space, KeepTrack, and NextBigFuture.com emphasizes the progression of Ship 40 toward a full static fire. LabPadre has also provided updates on the current SpaceX status.


Future activity includes the planned launch of Starlink Mobile in the US and continued preparations for the upcoming Starship flight.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### Which Starship vehicle was tested?
Ship 40.

### What specific test was performed?
A single-engine fire prelaunch test.

### What other preparations are underway for Flight 13?
Deluge tests are being conducted at SLC-37A, LC-39A, and 11.

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
SpaceX, Starship, SpaceX Starship Flight, SpaceX Starship, Progressing, Static Fire, Prep LC-39A SLC-37A, Deluge Tests

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| NextBigFuture.com | SpaceX StarShip 40 Progressing to a Static Fire | 2026-06-26 19:00 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilAFBVV95cUxOT085cmFEbnlVajVkLXJpbUo5LVM5X1dVOUNTQUp0T0NORlpVbFpiMmk5X2hoM1EzaHd2Z18wdE9GWm1fR05CdmNvQ0YweGZ4MUIzS1hOWi1aaGlKZmVJNnk2Ykh3SXJLaFo3dEVKVXR6ZUxLVWJoWVZvQklVQmxteTFzTUVZTVJiRDFCRXFoTDZiNmVX?oc=5) |
| BASENOR - Tesla Accessories | SpaceX Starship Flight 13 Prep: LC-39A, SLC-37A, and 11 Deluge Tests | 2026-06-26 19:00 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiogFBVV95cUxNQkszN0hNVERjeW5DLURnc09hSGdoRXYtMU5vTEdsZjlUcUc1b2hFNUpHNVB6d3RfZGp4cnYwSkQ3cUtNVFhQWmkxMWlZcUVBQXNFTFNjN1pLMm8tMTBtQ3BaQnpOSWVoZ2xrTHRDSEFXblVVejhVMlBmdkZ3TmVmNENDTzQzR0tFanlBUG9pcE1BTHRRYUJTMDlKUm8zbkNmSHc?oc=5) |
| KeepTrack | Ship 40 Single-Engine Fire; Starlink Mobile US Launch Planned | 2026-06-26 19:00 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiZ0FVX3lxTE1xdVAweVJYNzd4REFYaHI5anRveXlHYUxLdTRJY2htTW9fTF9JSW9RM19lMUhjNUV4V3NVajRzUnVDYnNQSThXNjhUZEd4a3ZEczh5elc0R3ZNRnZlUjZhMlZSRjUtbk0?oc=5) |
| ValleyCentral.com | LabPadre provides the latest SpaceX updates: June 25 | 2026-06-26 19:00 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikwFBVV95cUxOaGttNnpYX0dJRHFvQk5lYkFIM0pYaGh2QUhKcVRIOEdOTjBuSTBRMEw4cG43XzdBd0lxWS1kUld4a2RjZnBoWGo3dmlEN2dKT3VRM3l0LUdodTBFQ0E5Y1RrdXVMcDdLVVV6T0ZoeHZobzlWdmJkRWEzM19OMG40TXpMb2pMemxVMHJpMHlNNzJvSVnSAZgBQVVfeXFMTzZvOTdCZEMxMVkxX2Q0Y2JyTHpfaEJoWjFfTXU0Skt5d3FvYUtGWGN4S1FXOGtJZzZkM0VydW1ucmsxWEhiTjd2VE8tcW1oVmowN3ZkTHBZbW5ZYlF5SlgyY2VUQjk0ZXc2aTg3VjZDbk5ROXFsMFJ3SVQyY2dQTVBqRlRqbmR5Nk1LbVl6ZnBoYld5MEw2SXA?oc=5) |
| Space | SpaceX's next Starship breathes fire for 1st time in prelaunch test (video) | 2026-06-26 19:00 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMizAFBVV95cUxPWUpHaHpWUnQ0d0xnM0sybGNPRkYtMlJLUHVTYkVVR0JCNUdLZmZnZGFnenNPdzhGbkhWdDVQRVZZd1pzSHpHOFlYam1ldnc0NFBKZE82Q1RtZzd4U21SRTNudXFJdE4tQ2l3Ql96clJjVkxCZWo3SkFuWVNuVW9WSWNpY3B2S3JDTmdvR1hnb2RUTEVkNGpnMjV6SEhOeDRXNDFNMV95YVlsZmRrM3BqaVhqb19vUHR0Yk8tcEJyc2hla1FNb0ZrUFJ1d04?oc=5) |

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