SpaceX 10 km Flight Starship SN10
Rocket Launch Video Streams
About the 10 km Flight Mission
| Type | Test Flight |
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| Orbit | Suborbital |
The SN10 Starship performed a test flight similar to SN8 and SN9. It launched up to an altitude of 10 km or 33,000 ft, did a belly flop maneuver followed by a controlled descent to the landing pad. Despite successfully performing the landing flip maneuver with its three Raptor engines, its vertical velocity was too high on landing, damaging its structure and resulting in an explosive destruction a few minutes after touchdown.
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
Suborbital Pad A
SpaceX Starbase, TX, USA
| Launches | 7 |
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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 Prototype Rocket
Prototype of SpaceX's Starship, a fully reusable second stage and space vehicle.
Booster Landing & Recovery
Core SN10
| Serial Number | SN10 |
|---|---|
| Last Flight | 03/03/2021 |
| Details | SN10 is a Starship Prototype similar in design to SN9. SN10 was destroyed during an explosion on the pad after landing. |
SN10 performed a hard landing on the pad damaging its structure and resulting in an explosive destruction a few minutes later.
SpaceX Starship Landing Pad - LZ
This is the landing pad used for early Starship development flights.
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 Prototype 10 km Flight launch scheduled?
The SpaceX Starship Prototype 10 km Flight launch was scheduled for:
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Where can I watch the SpaceX Starship Prototype 10 km Flight launch video?
You can watch the SpaceX Starship Prototype 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 Prototype 10 km Flight mission launch from?
The SpaceX Starship Prototype rocket launched from Suborbital Pad A 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 10 km Flight mission?
The 10 km Flight mission launched aboard a SpaceX Starship Prototype rocket. Prototype of SpaceX's Starship, a fully reusable second stage and space vehicle. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
Did the SpaceX Starship Prototype booster for 10 km Flight attempt a landing?
Yes, the Starship Prototype 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 Prototype 10 km Flight launch?
The SpaceX Starship Prototype 10 km Flight 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 Prototype 10 km Flight launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest SpaceX Starship Prototype launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the 10 km Flight 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 flight overall, but SN10 landed too hard resulting in a RUD a few minutes after touchdown.
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Currently targeting 23:13 UTC
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Second attempt confirmed
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Second attempt possible in 2 hours.
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Abort at ignition. Standing by for a possible second attempt today.
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Currently targeting 20:14 UTC
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Current targeted T-0 is 15:54 UTC
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Potential flight attempt after the evacuation notices given out
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SN10 NET than Wednesday. Setting TBD until the evacuation notice is given to residents.
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Road closure cancelled for today. Flight NET Monday March 1.
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Second static fire complete. Flight NET tomorrow (February 26).
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After a first static fire, Starship SN10 is now expected to fly as early as February 25.
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Road closure cancelled for today (Feb 24). Pushing the second static fire and the flight to February 25 and 26 respectively.
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One engine of SN10 will be swapped out and a new static fire attempted on February 24. Flight NET February 25 pending a successful static fire.
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Evacuation announced, potential hop attempt