Ship 42 and Booster 22 have undergone cryotesting in early September 2026, even before the launch of Flight 14. Ship 42 conducted a further cryogenic test on October 9, 2026. As of October 27, 2026, both vehicles have completed static fire testing. SpaceX plans to return both Super Heavy and Starship to Starbase for tower catches, with Starship returning after approximately 14 orbits over more than 22 hours. Starship’s return will proceed only if flight controllers confirm that the systems critical for reentry, the landing burn, and tower approach are healthy.