SpaceX Integrated Flight Test Starship
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About the Integrated Flight Test Mission
| Type | Test Flight |
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| Orbit | Suborbital |
Maiden flight of the two-stage Starship launch vehicle. The booster was supposed to separate 170 seconds into flight and return to land approximately 32 km off the shore in the Gulf of Mexico. The second stage would have followed a suborbital trajectory and performed an unpowered splashdown approximately 100 km off the northwest coast of Kauai (Hawaii). A launch failure was experienced before stage separation.
After liftoff, the vehicle sustained fires from leaking propellant in the aft end of the Super Heavy booster, severing connection with the vehicle’s primary flight computer. This led to a loss of communications to most of the booster engines and eventually control of the vehicle. After the second stage failed to separate from the first stage, the vehicle reached an apogee of ~39km before tumbling downwards until the flight termination system was activated.
Unexpected severe damage was also imparted on the launch pad.
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.
Launch Pad & Location
Orbital Launch Pad 1
SpaceX Starbase, TX, USA
| Launches | 11 |
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| Total Launches | 21 |
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.
SpaceX Starship V1 Rocket
First development version of the Starship reusable two-stage super heavy-lift launch vehicle.
Booster Landing & Recovery
Core Booster 7
| Serial Number | Booster 7 |
|---|---|
| Last Flight | 04/20/2023 |
| Details | Booster 7 is the first Super Heavy booster with 33 Raptor 2 engines and was used for the first Starship integrated flight test with Ship 24. Lost in a launch failure. |
Booster 7 was expected to splash down in the Gulf of Mexico following the maiden flight of Starship, but was lost in a launch failure during ascent.
Gulf of Mexico - GOM
Gulf of Mexico
Ocean - Ocean
No recovery attempt
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the SpaceX Starship Integrated Flight Test launch scheduled?
The SpaceX Starship Integrated Flight Test launch was scheduled for:
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Where can I watch the SpaceX Starship Integrated Flight Test 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 Integrated Flight Test 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 Integrated Flight Test mission?
The Integrated Flight Test mission launched aboard a SpaceX Starship rocket. First 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 Integrated Flight Test 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 Integrated Flight Test launch?
The SpaceX Starship Integrated Flight Test 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 Integrated Flight Test launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest SpaceX Starship launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the Integrated Flight Test 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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Launch failure
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Liftoff
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Resuming countdown
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Hold
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Livestream has started
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Confirmed next launch attempt on April 20.
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Flight restriction for Wednesday has been cancelled, indicating a delay. Next possible window is Thursday, April 20th
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Adjusting window based on FAA advisory. Awaiting confirmation from SpaceX, and window end time is uncertain
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Next opportunity on April 19.
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Scrub due to a first stage pressurization issue. Next opportunity 24 hours later.
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Livestream has started
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Updating T-0 to 13:20 UTC
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1 hour slip in target T-0
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Setting GO. SpaceX has received their FAA launch licence
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SpaceX has confirmed they are targeting Monday, April 17th for the Starship Integrated Flight Test. A live broadcast will begin at approx. T-45 minutes, but with the nature of the flight timelines are highly subject to change.
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Setting window
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Moving to NET mid third week of April and removed launch window pending confirmation from FAA advisory
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SpaceX will conduct a Wet Dress Rehearsal next week, with a launch NET the following week (April 17), pending regulatory approval.
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Moving back to NET April. A road closure filing for April 10-13 states non-flight activities on those days.
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Refined launch window.
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Tweak in potential launch window.
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Starship Orbital Flight Test scheduled NET April 10 per the latest FAA Operations Plan Advisory and NASA WB-57 schedule. Still TBD pending the FAA launch license and technical readiness.
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NET April
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March 11 launch date no longer certain.
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NET March 11
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NET March
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NET late February
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NET December 2022
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Targeting November 2022 for first launch
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Launch no earlier than October 2022 with Starship/Superheavy on-pad testing still yet to complete.
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Moving to NET September, pending vehicle readiness and FAA launch licence
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Pushing to NET August pending vehicle readiness.
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Probably can be safely pushed back by a month pending Boca Chica launch pad EA approval.
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NET May 2022
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Release of the final FAA PEA for the Starship/Super Heavy Launch Vehicle Program at the Boca Chica launch site now planned for March 28, 2022.
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NET March 2022
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NET early 2022