SpaceX Flight 9 Starship
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About the Flight 9 Mission
| Type | Test Flight |
|---|---|
| Orbit | Suborbital |
9th test flight of the two-stage Starship launch vehicle.
This mission will be launched aboard SpaceX's Starship, the world's most powerful rocket and the first fully reusable super heavy-lift launch vehicle. Starship is designed to carry crew and cargo to Earth orbit, the Moon, Mars, and beyond, representing a revolutionary advancement in space transportation technology with its unprecedented payload capacity and complete reusability.
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Launch Pad & Location
Orbital Launch Pad 1
SpaceX Starbase, TX, USA
| Launches | 11 |
|---|---|
| Total Launches | 23 |
Starbase is an industrial complex for Starship rockets and the headquarters of the American aerospace manufacturer company SpaceX. Located near Brownsville, Texas, United States, it has been under construction since the late 2010s by SpaceX. Starbase is composed of a spaceport near the Gulf of Mexico, a production facility at the Boca Chica village, and a small structure test site along the Texas State Highway 4.
Rocket Launch Timeline
Track every phase of the rocket launch with our detailed mission timeline. From T-minus countdown events and pre-launch preparations through liftoff, stage separation, and orbital insertion, follow each critical milestone in real-time. Our comprehensive launch sequence timeline includes payload integration, propellant loading, engine ignition, and post-launch telemetry tracking.
| Time | Event |
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| T- 01 : 15 : 00 | GO for Prop Load Launch director verifies go for propellant load |
| T- 00 : 51 : 37 | Stage 2 LOX Load Start of liquid oxygen loading in the second stage |
| T- 00 : 45 : 20 | Stage 2 LNG Load Start of liquid methane loading in the second stage |
| T- 00 : 41 : 37 | Stage 1 LNG Load Start of liquid methane loading in the first stage |
| T- 00 : 35 : 52 | Stage 1 LOX Load Start of liquid oxygen loading in the first stage |
| T- 00 : 19 : 40 | Engine Chill Start of engine chilling |
| T- 00 : 03 : 20 | Stage 2 Propellant Load Complete End of propellant loading in the second stage |
| T- 00 : 02 : 50 | Stage 1 Propellant Load Complete End of propellant loading in the first stage |
| T- 00 : 00 : 30 | GO for Launch Launch director verifies go for launch |
| T- 00 : 00 : 10 | Flame Deflector Activation Activation of the flame deflector ahead of engine ignition |
| T- 00 : 00 : 03 | Ignition Start of the engine ignition sequence |
| T+ 00 : 00 : 00 | Excitement Guaranteed Excitement guaranteed |
| T+ 00 : 00 : 02 | Liftoff First upwards movement of the rocket |
| T+ 00 : 01 : 02 | Max-Q Maximum dynamic pressure |
| T+ 00 : 02 : 35 | MECO Cut-off of the main engine |
| T+ 00 : 02 : 37 | Stage 2 Separation Separation of the second stage from the first |
| T+ 00 : 02 : 47 | Booster Boostback Burn Startup Start of the booster boostback burn |
| T+ 00 : 03 : 27 | Booster Boostback Burn Shutdown End of the booster boostback burn |
| T+ 00 : 03 : 29 | Booster Hot Stage Jettison Separation of the hot stage from the booster |
| T+ 00 : 06 : 19 | Stage 1 Landing Burn Start of the first stage landing burn |
| T+ 00 : 06 : 40 | Stage 1 Landing Landing of the first stage |
| T+ 00 : 08 : 56 | SECO-1 First cut-off of the second engine |
| T+ 00 : 18 : 26 | Payload Separation Final deployment of the payload from the rocket |
| T+ 00 : 37 : 49 | SEB-2 2nd burn of the second engine |
| T+ 00 : 47 : 50 | Atmospheric Entry Start of the atmospheric re-entry |
| T+ 01 : 03 : 11 | Starship Transonic Starship passing through the transonic regime |
| T+ 01 : 04 : 26 | Starship Subsonic Starship reaches a subsonic velocity |
| T+ 01 : 06 : 11 | Landing Flip Flip maneuver to set the orientation for landing |
| T+ 01 : 06 : 16 | Starship Landing Burn Start of the Starship orbital stage landing burn |
| T+ 01 : 06 : 38 | Starship Landing Landing of the Starship orbital stage |
SpaceX Starship V2 Rocket
Second development version of the Starship reusable two-stage super heavy-lift launch vehicle.
| Length | 123.3 m |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 9.0 m |
| Stages | 2 |
| Launch Mass | 5,000.0 T |
| Takeoff Thrust | 73,550.0 kN |
| LEO Capacity | 35,000 kg |
| Maiden Flight | 1/16/2025 |
Mission Spacecraft
Ship 35
Ship 35 (S35) was the spacecraft used for this mission. It is a SpaceX Reuseable Upper Stage designed for More than 100 tons to Earth orbit and traveled to Suborbital.
Ship 35 (S35) is the 2nd stage vehicle used for the ninth Starship flight test. It is the third "Block 2" Starship spacecraft with lengthened propellant tanks and forward flaps with a new design, among other enhancements. The spacecraft lost attitude control during its sub-orbital flight and burnt up during re-entry. Second-generation second stage of the two-stage Starship super heavy-lift launch vehicle. It features a thinner forward flap design, flaps that are positioned more leeward, a 25% increase in propellant capacity, integrated vented interstage, redesigned avionics, two raceways, and an increase in thrust. Never used for orbital flights.
| Type | Reuseable Upper Stage |
|---|---|
| Agency | SpaceX |
| Serial Number | S35 |
| Status | Destroyed |
| Destination | Suborbital |
| Maiden Flight | 1/16/2025 |
| Mission End | 5/28/2025 |
| Flights | 1 |
| Human Rated | No |
| Height | 52.1 m |
| Diameter | 9.0 m |
| Payload Capacity | 35,000 kg |
Booster Landing & Recovery
Core Booster 14
| Serial Number | Booster 14 |
|---|---|
| Last Flight | 05/27/2025 |
| Successful Landings | 1 |
Super Heavy booster used for the 7th Starship flight test. Successfully caught by the launch tower. Reused on the 9th Starship flight test for a planned high speed water splashdown but destroyed during landing burn. Super Heavy Booster 14-2 did not made a planned splashdown near the launch site after disintegrating at landing burn start-up.
Gulf of Mexico - GOM
Gulf of Mexico
Ocean - Ocean
No recovery attempt
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About SpaceX
Space Exploration Technologies Corp., known as SpaceX, is an American aerospace manufacturer and space transport services company headquartered in Hawthorne, California. It was founded in 2002 by entrepreneur Elon Musk with the goal of reducing space transportation costs and enabling the colonization of Mars. SpaceX operates from many pads, on the East Coast of the US they operate from SLC-40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and historic LC-39A at Kennedy Space Center. They also operate from SLC-4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, usually for polar launches. Another launch site is being developed at Boca Chica, Texas.
| Total Launches | 735 |
|---|---|
| Successful | 720 |
| Failed | 15 |
| Pending | 131 |
| Consecutive Success | 220 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the SpaceX Starship Flight 9 launch scheduled?
The SpaceX Starship Flight 9 launch was scheduled for:
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Where can I watch the SpaceX Starship Flight 9 launch video?
You can watch the SpaceX Starship launch video on this page. The official video includes full mission coverage with multiple camera angles, onboard views, and expert commentary covering pre-launch procedures, liftoff, stage separation, and payload deployment.
Where did the SpaceX Starship Flight 9 mission launch from?
The SpaceX Starship rocket launched from Orbital Launch Pad 1 at SpaceX Starbase, TX, USA. Starbase is an industrial complex for Starship rockets and the headquarters of the American aerospace manufacturer company SpaceX. Located near Brownsville, Texas, United States, it has been under construction since the late 2010s by SpaceX. Starbase is composed of a spaceport near the Gulf of Mexico, a production facility at the Boca Chica village, and a small structure test site along the Texas State Highway 4.
What rocket was used for the Flight 9 mission?
The Flight 9 mission launched aboard a SpaceX Starship rocket. Second development version of the Starship reusable two-stage super heavy-lift launch vehicle. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
Did the SpaceX Starship booster for Flight 9 attempt a landing?
Yes, the Starship first stage booster attempted a Ocean at a designated landing zone. Booster recovery allows SpaceX to reuse rocket components, significantly reducing launch costs. Learn more about the landing details.
What weather conditions could have delayed the SpaceX Starship Flight 9 launch?
The SpaceX Starship Flight 9 launch could have been delayed by various weather conditions including lightning within 10 nautical miles, high winds (especially upper-level winds), thick cloud layers, precipitation, and poor visibility. Weather must be favorable at the launch site, downrange landing zones, and abort landing sites.
How can I get updates if the SpaceX Starship Flight 9 launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest SpaceX Starship launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the Flight 9 mission. You can also check our space launch schedule for historical launch information. Our mobile app provides push notifications for instant alerts about launch status changes. Official SpaceX live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.
Last Updated
Last Updated:
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Successful ascent, but the Ship lost attitude control after SECO due to a leak, making it unable to achieve its on-trajectory objectives.
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Liftoff.
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Hold at T-40s.
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Tweaked launch window.
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GO for launch.
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NET May 27.
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Delayed to NET May 26.
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Reportedly delayed to May 22-23 UTC
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NET May 21 (launch windows per https://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=62494.msg2685907#msg2685907.)
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NET May TBD.
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Added launch.