Report published September 29, 2026
Starship Flight 14 Debrief: Deutsche Bank Maintains Buy Rating on SpaceX (SPCX)
Deutsche Bank · September 29, 2026
SpaceX's Starship Flight 14 achieved orbit and deployed 26 operational Starlink V3 satellites despite brief go/no-go drama caused by an early vacuum engine shutdown. Deutsche Bank maintains a Buy rating on SpaceX with a $235 price target as development remains largely on track.
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Key Takeaways
- 1.Starship Flight 14 reached orbit for the first time and successfully deployed 26 operational Starlink V3 satellites, adding 26 Tbps of network capacity.
- 2.A go/no-go drama occurred during ascent due to an early Raptor Vacuum engine cutoff, but controllers confirmed sea-level engine health and proceeded with the orbital insertion burn.
- 3.Booster landing performance improved relative to Flight 13 with 11 of 13 engines relighting for the high-thrust opening, but consistency and ascent engine cutoffs remain key areas for improvement.
Table of Contents
- Starship Flight 14 Debrief
- What caused the go / no-go drama?
- Mission assessment
- What went well?
- Valuation & Risks
- What needs to improve?
- Next up: Flight 15
Report data
Historical recommendations and target price: SpaceX (SPCX.OQ) (as of 09/28/2026) — as of September 28, 2026.
| Metric | Estimate | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Stock Price | 145.47 USD | Closing share price of SpaceX prior to publication |
| Price Target | 235.00 USD | Deutsche Bank target price for SpaceX |
| Starlink V3 Satellites Deployed | 26 satellites | First operational payload deployed by Starship |
| Starlink Capacity Added | 26 Tbps | Total operational capacity added to Starlink constellation from Flight 14 payload |
| Insertion Burn Duration | 19 seconds | Second stage burn duration to achieve orbit |
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