SpaceX achieved its first orbital Starship flight on September 28 with Flight 14, successfully deploying 26 Starlink V3 satellites despite an early engine shutdown that shortened the mission. This milestone has accelerated preparations for Flight 15 using Block 3 Booster 22 and Ship 42, with regulatory filings confirming a Starbase launch and a provisional NET window around October 19. Traders are watching hardware timelines, including upcoming static fires and cryogenic tests, alongside the potential first tower catch attempt for the upper stage. Regulatory approvals and any post-Flight 14 analysis of engine performance or reentry data remain key swing factors that could shift the launch schedule.