Starship: Flight 8 Mishap Findings and What to Expect from Flight 9

Starship Flight 8 saw key milestones and a mid-flight anomaly; SpaceX now readies Flight 9 with engine fixes, new tests, and its first booster reuse


Starship Flight 8 saw key milestones and a mid-flight anomaly; SpaceX now readies Flight 9 with engine fixes, new tests, and its first booster reuse

Starship's Flight 8 ended earlier than expected as engines on Ship 34 shut down and the vehicle was destroyed. Booster 15, however, successfully landed

SpaceX launched Starship for the sixth time, testing in-space engine reignition, and heatshield upgrades, but without booster catch

Starship achieved a major success as Booster 12 landed at Starbase, being caught by Mechazilla, while Ship 30 splashed down in the Indian Ocean

On June 6, SpaceX successfully launched the Starship launch vehicle for the fourth time. Both the Super Heavy and the Ship have completed the primary objectives

SpaceX shared insights into the third Starship flight, unveiling challenges such as engine shutdowns and attitude control. Hardware upgrades are on the way

Starship third flight reached space and completed several milestones, ending in a second-stage breakup during re-entry, marking progress for SpaceX and NASA

Today SpaceX achieved a new milestone, launching the Starship/Super Heavy vehicle for the second time, with several improvements compared to the first flight

SpaceX postpones the second Starship launch to Saturday, allowing teams to replace a part needed to steer and control the Super Heavy booster

In the upcoming Starship test flight, SpaceX aims to overcome past challenges, anticipating a crucial leap in space technology and exploration