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Watch SpaceX Starship SN6's 150 meter flight in stunning aerial video

Sep 4, 2020

The SpaceX Starship SN6 prototype's first hop (500 feet, 150 meters) took place on Sept. 3, 2020 at the private spaceflight company's Boca Chica, Texas facility. Cameras aboard a drone and the rocket captured footage of the flight.

"SpaceX launches Starship SN6 prototype test flight on heels of Starlink mission"

by Tariq Malik
September 4, 2020

 

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Starship SN6 150m flight test

Sep 4, 2020

 

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SpaceX Starship update - SN 7.1 goes pop / SN 8 gets it's wings!

Sep 23, 2020

Just a quick update of whats happened in the last few days with SpaceX Starship.

Well at 4.58am local time , SN 7.1 test tank finally gave into the pressure and blew its lid. This was the intended result as SpaceX pushed the tank to see how much it could withstand.

Also, SN8 has wings!! Yesterday we saw SN 8 getting fitted with its flaps as it prepares for its static fire tests before it is launched 20km !!

 

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Starship | SN8 | High-altitude flight test

Dec 9, 2020

As early as Wednesday, December 9, the SpaceX team will attempt a high-altitude suborbital flight test of Starship serial number 8 (SN8) from our site in Cameron County, Texas. The schedule is dynamic and likely to change, as is the case with all development testing. This live feed will start a few minutes prior to liftoff.

This suborbital flight is designed to test a number of objectives, from how the vehicle’s three Raptor engines perform, and the overall aerodynamic entry capabilities of the vehicle, including its body flaps, to how the vehicle manages propellant transition. SN8 will also attempt to perform a landing flip maneuver, which would be a first for a vehicle of this size.

With a test such as this, success is not measured by completion of specific objectives but rather how much we can learn as a whole, which will inform and improve the probability of success in the future as SpaceX rapidly advances development of Starship.

 

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Fireball engulfs SpaceX's Starship SN8 rocket

Dec 9, 2020

SpaceX’s Starship SN8 rocket has exploded during touchdown after a six-and-a-half-minute test flight. The flight was the highest yet for the rocket ship Elon Musk hopes will ferry humans to Mars, with the prototype shooting for an altitude of eight miles. The fiery landing occurred when low fuel tank pressure caused the ship to descend too quickly in the final stages

 

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Article "Space X's Mars prototype rocket exploded yesterday. Here's what happened on the flight"

by Jackie Wattles,
December 10, 2020

 

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Article "SpaceX’s latest Starship prototype COLLAPSES on the launch pad just days after its predecessor exploded following its first high-altitude test flight"
SpaceX has been moved its latest Starship prototype to the launch pad for its first test fligh
Friday morning the stand holding up SN9 up gave out and the rocket fell over on the launch pad
The stand holding it up game out and is not clear if SN9 was damaged during the event
The fall comes just three days after SpaceX launched its SN8 prototype that reached some 41,00ft
Due to engine issues, it exploded once it touched down on the launch pad and was completely destroyed
CEO Elon Musk deemed it a success because it still reached its goal and collected a trove of data

by Stacy Liberatore
December 11, 2020

 

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Starship | SN8 | High-altitude flight recap

Dec 23, 2020

On December 9, 2020, Starship serial number 8 (SN8) completed a high-altitude flight test as it successfully ascended, transitioned propellant, and demonstrated a first-of-its-kind controlled aerodynamic descent and landing flip maneuver – which will enable landing where prepared surfaces or runways do not exist, including the Moon, Mars, and beyond.

 

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Inside Elon Musk's SpaceX Starship

Jan 20, 2021

Elon Musk has big plans for the future. SpaceX’s Starship will transport humans to Mars in the future. The powerful rocket is still being tested, but the future of space travel will be here in the blink of an eye. So, what will Starship look like on the inside? Test ships are barebones, but we know what the crewed version of Starship will look like. Inside of Starship, you will find a cargo hold, mess hall, executive suites, standard seating, a control deck, and a recreation area. The control deck is where the pilots and scientists will work, but this level is different from other spaceships. It will be able to transform into a viewing gallery that will offer guests an amazing view of the stars. Starship will also feature an amazing multi-purpose recreation area where guests can watch concerts and other events. First-class cabins will be available to anyone who can afford them; they will likely cost more than $1 million. The mess hall is where you can get your grub on. SpaceX colonies on Mars will feature insect farms and cellular agriculture, so meals on Starship will consist of bugs and algae to prepare you for your new life on Mars. You have to be ready for new types of food as Mars’ soil is not suitable for agriculture. Regular seats on Starship will cost about $200,000, and each launch will cost about $2 million. Here’s a detailed look at what the crewed version of SpaceX’s Starship looks like on the inside. Keep watching to see more. Are you excited about your trip to Mars?

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CHAPTERS:
Crew Deck and Viewing Gallery
Activity Area
First-Class Cabins
Mess Hall
Bathrooms and Gym
Passenger Area
Storage Area

 

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Article "Elon Musk’s SpaceX violated its launch license in explosive Starship test, triggering an FAA probe"
SpaceX’s upcoming test launches are getting extra scrutiny

by Joey Roulette
January 29, 2021

 

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Starship | SN9 | High-altitude flight test

Streamed live Feb 2, 2021

As early as Tuesday, February 2, the SpaceX team will attempt a high-altitude flight test of Starship serial number 9 (SN9) – the second high-altitude suborbital flight test of a Starship prototype from our site in Cameron County, Texas. Similar to the high-altitude flight test of Starship serial number 8 (SN8), SN9 will be powered through ascent by three Raptor engines, each shutting down in sequence prior to the vehicle reaching apogee – approximately 10 km in altitude. SN9 will perform a propellant transition to the internal header tanks, which hold landing propellant, before reorienting itself for reentry and a controlled aerodynamic descent.

The Starship prototype will descend under active aerodynamic control, accomplished by independent movement of two forward and two aft flaps on the vehicle. All four flaps are actuated by an onboard flight computer to control Starship’s attitude during flight and enable precise landing at the intended location. SN9’s Raptor engines will then reignite as the vehicle attempts a landing flip maneuver immediately before touching down on the landing pad adjacent to the launch mount.

A controlled aerodynamic descent with body flaps and vertical landing capability, combined with in-space refilling, are critical to landing Starship at destinations across the solar system where prepared surfaces or runways do not exist, and returning to Earth. This capability will enable a fully reusable transportation system designed to carry both crew and cargo on long-duration, interplanetary flights and help humanity return to the Moon, and travel to Mars and beyond.

Given the dynamic schedule of development testing, stay tuned to our social media channels for updates as we move toward SpaceX’s second high-altitude flight test of Starship!

 

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SpaceX's Starship prototype explodes on landing (again)

Feb 3, 2021

The latest prototype of SpaceX's next-generation Starship rocket launched successfully on Tuesday but exploded on impact during an attempted landing. Starship prototype Serial Number 9, or SN9, aimed to fly as high as 10 kilometres, or about 32,800 feet altitude. While the rocket flew successfully, it hit the ground explosively on its return, just as the SN8 flight did in December.

 

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Starship | SN10 | High-altitude flight test

Streamed live Mar 3, 2021

As early as Wednesday, March 3, the SpaceX team will attempt a high-altitude flight test of Starship serial number 10 (SN10) – our third high-altitude suborbital flight test of a Starship prototype from SpaceX’s site in Cameron County, Texas. Similar to the high-altitude flight tests of Starship SN8 and SN9, SN10 will be powered through ascent by three Raptor engines, each shutting down in sequence prior to the vehicle reaching apogee – approximately 10 km in altitude. SN10 will perform a propellant transition to the internal header tanks, which hold landing propellant, before reorienting itself for reentry and a controlled aerodynamic descent.

The Starship prototype will descend under active aerodynamic control, accomplished by independent movement of two forward and two aft flaps on the vehicle. All four flaps are actuated by an onboard flight computer to control Starship’s attitude during flight and enable precise landing at the intended location. SN10’s Raptor engines will then reignite as the vehicle attempts a landing flip maneuver immediately before touching down on the landing pad adjacent to the launch mount.

A controlled aerodynamic descent with body flaps and vertical landing capability, combined with in-space refilling, are critical to landing Starship at destinations across the solar system where prepared surfaces or runways do not exist, and returning to Earth. This capability will enable a fully reusable transportation system designed to carry both crew and cargo on long-duration, interplanetary flights and help humanity return to the Moon, and travel to Mars and beyond.

Given the dynamic schedule of development testing, stay tuned to our social media channels for updates as we move toward SpaceX’s third high-altitude flight test of Starship!

 

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SpaceX Starship first landing

Mar 4, 2021

SpaceX conducted the first high-altitude suborbital flight test of Starship serial number 10 (SN10) from the company’s site in Cameron County, Texas, on 3 March 2021. SN10 was launched and successfully landed, the first successful landing of a Starship. The test flight altitude was 10km. Shortly after landing, SN10 was destroyed in an explosion.
Credit: SpaceX/Elon Musk

 

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Boom! SpaceX Starship SN10 explodes shortly after landing

Mar 4, 2021

SpaceX Starship SN10 prototype launched to an altitude of 6.2 miles (10 kilometers) and landed 6 minutes and 20 seconds after liftoff. Several minutes later the rocket exploded.

"SpaceX's SN10 Starship prototype lands after epic test launch — but then explodes"
The big boom notwithstanding, it's a major milestone for SpaceX.

by Mike Wall
March 4, 2021

 

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Starship | SN11 | High-altitude flight test

Streamed live 30, 2021

As early as Tuesday, March 30, the SpaceX team will attempt a high-altitude flight test of Starship serial number 11 (SN11) – our fourth high-altitude flight test of a Starship prototype from Starbase in Texas. Similar to previous high-altitude flight tests of Starship, SN11 will be powered through ascent by three Raptor engines, each shutting down in sequence prior to the vehicle reaching apogee – approximately 10 km in altitude. SN11 will perform a propellant transition to the internal header tanks, which hold landing propellant, before reorienting itself for reentry and a controlled aerodynamic descent.

The Starship prototype will descend under active aerodynamic control, accomplished by independent movement of two forward and two aft flaps on the vehicle. All four flaps are actuated by an onboard flight computer to control Starship’s attitude during flight and enable precise landing at the intended location. SN11’s Raptor engines will then reignite as the vehicle attempts a landing flip maneuver immediately before touching down on the landing pad adjacent to the launch mount.

A controlled aerodynamic descent with body flaps and vertical landing capability, combined with in-space refilling, are critical to landing Starship at destinations across the solar system where prepared surfaces or runways do not exist, and returning to Earth. This capability will enable a fully reusable transportation system designed to carry both crew and cargo on long-duration, interplanetary flights and help humanity return to the Moon, and travel to Mars and beyond.

Given the dynamic schedule of development testing, stay tuned to our social media channels for updates as we move toward SpaceX’s fourth high-altitude flight test of Starship!

 

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SpaceX Starship SN11 lost minutes after foggy launch

Mar 30, 2021

SpaceX launches the Starship SN11 prototype on a test flight on March 30, 2021. The camera feed from the spacecraft was lost at 5 minutes and 49 seconds. SpaceX's John L. Insprucker said "Starship 11 is not coming back, do not wait for the landing," during the webcast.

"SpaceX launches Starship SN11 rocket prototype, but misses landing"

by Amy Thompson
March 30, 2021

 

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Article "SpaceX Starship prototype crashes during landing attempt after another clean, uncrewed launch"

by Michael Sheetz
March 30, 2021

 

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Why does the Starship keep exploding?

Mar 31, 2021

SpaceX wants to build the biggest rocket ever made, but launching (and landing) the Starship has been tough work. Here's how SpaceX is breaking now ground... quite literally.

 

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Starship SN15 rollout

Streamed live on Apr 8, 2021

SpaceX is rolling out the Starship SN15 vehicle to the Boca Chica launch site ahead of a test flight later this month. Like the previous Starship prototypes, SN15 is expected to fly to approximately 10 kilometers.