SpaceX Integrated Flight Test 6 Starship
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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.
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| T- 01 : 15 : 00 | GO for Prop Load Launch director verifies go for propellant load |
| T- 00 : 49 : 50 | Stage 2 LNG Load Start of liquid methane loading in the second stage |
| T- 00 : 49 : 21 | Stage 2 LOX Load Start of liquid oxygen loading in the second stage |
| T- 00 : 41 : 15 | Stage 1 LNG Load Start of liquid methane loading in the first stage |
| T- 00 : 35 : 39 | 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 : 32 | MECO Cut-off of the main engine |
| T+ 00 : 02 : 39 | Stage 2 Separation Separation of the second stage from the first |
| T+ 00 : 02 : 44 | Booster Boostback Burn Startup Start of the booster boostback burn |
| T+ 00 : 03 : 38 | Booster Boostback Burn Shutdown End of the booster boostback burn |
| T+ 00 : 03 : 40 | Booster Hot Stage Jettison Separation of the hot stage from the booster |
| T+ 00 : 06 : 25 | Booster Transonic Booster passing through the transonic regime |
| T+ 00 : 06 : 38 | Stage 1 Landing Burn Start of the first stage landing burn |
| T+ 00 : 07 : 00 | Stage 1 Landing Landing of the first stage |
| T+ 00 : 08 : 27 | SECO-1 First cut-off of the second engine |
| T+ 00 : 37 : 46 | SEB-2 2nd burn of the second engine |
| T+ 00 : 47 : 13 | Atmospheric Entry Start of the atmospheric re-entry |
| T+ 01 : 02 : 06 | Starship Transonic Starship passing through the transonic regime |
| T+ 01 : 03 : 12 | Starship Subsonic Starship reaches a subsonic velocity |
| T+ 01 : 04 : 56 | Landing Flip Flip maneuver to set the orientation for landing |
| T+ 01 : 05 : 01 | Starship Landing Burn Start of the Starship orbital stage landing burn |
| T+ 01 : 05 : 24 | Starship Landing Landing of the Starship orbital stage |
About the Integrated Flight Test 6 Mission
- Type: Test Flight
- Orbit: Suborbital
Sixth 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.
Launch Pad & Location
Orbital Launch Pad 1
SpaceX Starbase, TX, USA
The Orbital Launch Pad 1 launch pad has hosted 11 rocket launches, including 0 orbital launch attempts. The SpaceX Starbase, TX, USA launch site has been the location for 21 total rocket launches.
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 13
The Superheavy booster No. 13 did not attempt a return back to the launch site at Starbase and splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico instead, due to hardware problems on the launch and catch tower triggering an abort. Reusable booster Booster 13 last flew on 11/19/2024
and has completed 0 successful launch and landing missions. Super Heavy booster used for the sixth Starship integrated flight test.
Lost to the ocean after a soft splashdown, as part of an offshore divert from the originally planned tower catch at the launch site.
Orbital Launch Mount A - OLM-A
Return to Launch Site - RTLS
A return to launch site usually means that after stage separation the booster flips and does a burn back towards the launch site, landing near where it initially launched from.
A sonic boom may occur during booster recovery as the first stage returns to the landing zone. This atmospheric phenomenon creates a loud sound as the rocket breaks the sound barrier during its descent.
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 6 launch scheduled?
The SpaceX Starship Integrated Flight Test 6 launch was scheduled for:
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Where can I watch the SpaceX Starship Integrated Flight Test 6 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 6 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 6 mission?
The Integrated Flight Test 6 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 6 attempt a landing?
Yes, the Starship first stage booster attempted a Return to Launch Site 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 6 launch?
The SpaceX Starship Integrated Flight Test 6 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 6 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 6 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.