Starship, Integrated Flight Test 2

Launched 18 November 2023, 08:02 EST · 13:02 UTC · Orbital Launch Pad 1, Starbase

Status: Launch was a Partial Failure. Flight termination system activated on Starship after T+8 minutes, seconds before planned SECO, due to a leak of liquid oxygen causing a combustion event and fires which led to a loss of communication. Booster was destroyed during the boost-back burn. most likely due to a filter blockage on a liquid oxygen line supplying the engines. Most planned primary objectives achieved.

Webcast: X · YouTube (The Space Devs) · YouTube (NASASpaceflight) · YouTube (Everyday Astronaut) · YouTube (Spaceflight Now) (opens the broadcaster’s site)

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Mission

RocketStarship
MissionIntegrated Flight Test 2 (test flight, Sub)
BoosterBooster 9, on its 1st flight
LandingLost during the landing attempt (GOM)
PadOrbital Launch Pad 1, SpaceX Starbase, TX, USA

Launch data from Launch Library 2 by The Space Devs.

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