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FAQ

  1. When next launch? (Flight 12) NET 2026.
  2. When previous launch? (Flight 11) Starship flight 11 launched on 2025-10-13 at 23:23 UTC.
  3. What was the result? All mission objectives fulfilled. Ship performs successful landing burn and splashdown, despite intentional missing tiles on heatshield. Second successful deployment of Starlink simulators. Booster successfully tested a 13-5-3 engine landing profile.

Previous Flights

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  • Flight 1: S24 and B7. First full stack launch, RUD before stage separation.
  • Flight 2: S25 and B9. Successful stage separation, booster RUD during boostback burn, ship RUD shortly prior to scheduled SECO.
  • Flight 3: S28 and B10. Booster performs a successful boostback burn, but experiences RUD during landing burn. Ship makes it past SECO, but loses attitude control and is destroyed on reentry.
  • Flight 4: S29 and B11. First successful booster water landing. Ship survives reentry despite burn-through on forward flap, and performs a successful water landing.
  • Flight 5: S30 and B12. First booster catch with chopsticks. Ship performs successful water landing.
  • Flight 6: S31 and B13. Booster offshore divert due to damage to catch tower during launch. Ship performs successful water landing.
  • Flight 7: S33 and B14-1. First V2 Ship launch. Harmonic oscillation on ship causes RUD before SECO. Booster is caught by chopsticks.
  • Flight 8: S34 and B15-1. Engine failure on ship causes RUD before SECO. Booster is caught by chopsticks.
  • Flight 9: S35 and B14-2. First booster reflight. Ship makes it past SECO, but loses attitude control and is destroyed on reentry. Booster RUD upon landing burn startup prior to planned splashdown.
  • Flight 10: S37 and B16. All mission objectives fulfilled. First V2 ship to make it through reentry to landing burn and splashdown. First successful deployment of Starlink simulators. Booster successfully tested landing without one centre engine, using an engine on the middle ring to compensate.
  • Flight 11: S38 and B15-2. All mission objectives fulfilled. Ship performs successful landing burn and splashdown, despite intentional missing tiles on heatshield. Second successful deployment of Starlink simulators. Booster successfully tested a 13-5-3 engine landing profile.

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Vehicle Status

*As of 2025-10-21

Ship Location Status Comment
S20 Rocket Garden Pending scrapping?
Test Tank 16 Sanchez Resting Cryo tested four times between July and September. Sliding plates added to the catch points on Jan 27th. Moved to Sanchez Mar 15th.
S38 Indian Ocean Destroyed Parts spotted in December. Nosecone stacked on payload bay as of Mar 28th. Rolls to Massey’s Jul 28th. Cryo tested Jul 30th. Rolls back to Megabay 2 Aug 1st. Aft flap installed Aug 25th. Static fired Sep 22nd. Launched on Oct 13th, destroyed on impact following a successful landing burn and splashdown.
S39.1 Megabay 2 Assembly Parts spotted (Aug 25th)
S39 Megabay 2 Stacking Parts spotted (Apr 9th). Forward flaps installed July 29th and 31st. Stacking began Oct 20th.
S40 Starfactory Assembly Parts spotted (Apr 10th).
S41 Starfactory Assembly Parts spotted (May 10th).
S42 Starfactory Assembly Parts spotted (Jul 4th).
S43 Starfactory Assembly Parts spotted (Jul 4th).
S44 Starfactory Assembly Parts spotted (Jul 4th).
S45 Starfactory Assembly
Booster Location Status Comment
B12 Rocket Garden Pending scrapping? Cryo x2, Static fire Jul 15th. Full stack cryo tests Sep 23rd and Oct 7th. FTS installed Oct 9th. Launched as IFT-5 on Oct 13, returned to launch site for successful chopstick catch. Moved to Megabay 1 Oct 15th. Moved to Rocket Garden Sep 27th.
B15-2 Gulf of Mexico Destroyed Stacked from July to September 2024. Methane tank cryo test Dec 27th, full cryo test Dec 28th. Static fired Feb 9th. Launched and landed Mar 6th. Static fired Sep 7th. Moved to Rocket Garden Sep 26th. Launched on Oct 13th, destroyed on impact following a successful landing burn.
B16 Gulf of Mexico Destroyed Stacking completed by Dec 26th 2024. Cryo tested Feb 28th. Static fired Jun 6th. FTS potentially installed Jun 18th. Hot staging adapter removed Jun 19th. FTS installed Aug 17th. Rolled out to launch site Aug 21st. Launched on 2025-08-26, destroyed on impact following a successful landing burn.
B17 Rocket Garden Pending engine install Parts spotted. First two sections moved to Megabay 1 Jan 4th. Fully stacked by Apr 7th. Cryo tested Apr 9th.
B18.1 / Test Tank 17 Massey’s Cryo testing Test article for Booster v3. Parts spotted Feb 24th, Apr 21. Cryo tests start Jun 2nd and 3rd, continue until tank bursts Sep 18th.
B18.3 Massey’s Testing Parts spotted Aug 27th. Moved to Massey’s Sep 20th.
B18 Megabay 1 Stacking Parts spotted May 19th.
B19 Starfactory Stacking Parts spotted Aug 11th.

Resources

  • threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.worksOPMEnglish
    1·
    11 hours ago

    2026-01-08:

    • Massey’s: Overnight, Test Tank 17 (B18.1) undergoes its 14th round of testing. (ViX)
    • The purpose of the mystery truss structure is still unclear. Electrical control boxes and hydraulic/pneumatic infrastructure are noted. (cnunez 1, cnunez 2, Killip)
    • Cryo loading begins for B18.1’s 15th round of testing. (ViX)
    • Build site: S39 is still surrounded by scaffolding in Megabay 2. (ViX)
    • Gigabay construction continues. (cnunez)
    • Florida: The ship quick disconnect arm rolls out to Pad LC-39A. (Avid Space, NSF 1, NSF 2, wvmattz)
  • threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.worksOPMEnglish
    2·
    1 day ago

    2026-01-07:

    • Pad 2: Chopsticks testing continues. (ViX 1, ViX 2)
    • Build site: Gigabay construction continues. (ViX)
    • The 10th clamp arm door is reinstalled, followed by the installation of doors 11 through 15. (ViX 1, ViX 2)
    • Massey’s: Overnight, Test Tank 17 (B18.1) undergoes its thirteenth round of testing. (ViX)
    • A platform is fitted to the top of the presumed static fire stand. (ViX)
    • The LR11000 crane moves away from the test tanks. (ViX)
    • McGregor: Another ten Raptor 2 engines leave the site, likely for scrapping, as no more Raptor 2 engines will be flown. (Rhin0)
  • threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.worksOPMEnglish
    2·
    2 days ago

    2026-01-06:

  • threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.worksOPMEnglish
    3·
    3 days ago

    2026-01-05:

  • threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.worksOPMEnglish
    3·
    5 days ago

    2026-01-04:

    • Massey’s: Overnight, X-frames are moved from Sanchez to Massey’s. (ViX)
    • Construction of the presumed static fire test stand continues. (Sorensen 1, Sorensen 2)
    • Launch site: Installation of clamp arm linkages and doors on the Pad 2 launch mount begins. (ViX)
    • Installation of bumper pads on ends of the Pad 2 chopsticks begins. (Anderson 1, Anderson 2)
    • RGV Aerial post a recent flyover photo of Pad 1. Demolition and excavation continues.
    • Build site: Gigabay construction continues. (ViX, RGV Aerial)
    • McGregor: Recent flyover photos of the mystery tent, components testing area, Raptor north stand, and Raptor vertical stand. (Cuker)
  • threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.worksOPMEnglish
    4·
    5 days ago

    2026-01-03:

    • Launch site: Excavations at Pad 1 continue. Venting observed at the Pad 2 tank farm. Minor movements of the LR11000 crane and the continuous flight auger are noted. (ViX)
    • Ship quick disconnect vent is likely installed on Tower 2. The vent appears to have three outlets. (ViX)
    • Build site: Raising of tower crane #1 is completed. All four cranes are equal heights again. (ViX)
    • Massey’s: Erection of the mystery structure (presumed static fire test stand) continues. (ViX, Sorensen 1, Sorensen 2)

    Other:

    • Satellite imagery timelapse and comparison of groundwork at SLC-37 in Florida. (Anderson, 2025-12-31)
  • threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.worksOPMEnglish
    3·
    7 days ago

    2025-12-14:

    • No significant activity reported.

    2025-12-15:

    • Installation jig for the LOX header exits Megabay 1. (ViX)
    • Road delay is posted for Dec 15th 23:59 to Dec 16th 04:00 for “Pad to Port of Brownwsville”, likely for removal of a tank from the Pad 1 tank farm. (ViX)
    • The LR11000 crane lifts one of the Pad 1 deluge tanks onto a transport. (ViX)
    • The crane at the air separation site departs and is replaced by another crane. (ViX)

    2025-12-16:

    • Overnight, the deluge tank from Pad 1 is moved to Brownsville Port. (ViX)
    • An empty transport arrives at Pad 1. (ViX)
    • Road delay is posted for Dec 16th 23:59 to Dec 17th 04:00 for “Pad to Port of Brownwsville”, likely for removal of a second tank from the Pad 1 tank farm. (ViX)
    • Deluge tank is loaded onto transport at Pad 1. (ViX)
    • Priel timelapse of Gigabay construction over the past month.
    • McGregor: R3.77 (with vacuum nozzle) arrives at the testing area. First R-vac since R3.8. (Rhin0)

    2025-12-17:

    • Build site: Overnight, B19’s F2:4 section moves from Starfactory to Megabay 1. (ViX)
    • The lifting jig for the booster forward section (with integrated hot-staging ring) enters Megabay 1. (ViX)
    • Massey’s: Overnight, Test Tank B18.1 undergoes its 11th round of cryo testing, inside the can crusher last night.
    • Test Tank S39.1 is removed from the test stand. (ViX)
    • Pad 1: The last remaining large tank at the deluge area is removed for transport. (ViX)

    2025-12-18:

    • Pad 1: The CO2 tank is removed. (ViX)
    • S33’s payload section moves from Starfactory to the scrap yard. (ViX, TrackingTheSB)
    • Road delay is posted for Dec 18th 23:59 to Dec 19th 04:00 for “Masseys to Production”, likely for ship stand. (ViX, CeaserG33)
    • B19’s FX:3 section (with integrated hot-staging ring) moves from Starfactory to Megabay 1. (ViX, wvmattz)

    2025-12-19:

    • Massey’s: Overnight, Test Tank B18.1 undergoes its 12th round of cryo testing. (ViX)
    • Ship cryo stand moves from Massey’s to the production site. (Priel)
    • Erection of a mystery vertical gantry-type structure begins, possible a static fire test stand. (ViX, Priel, Killip 1, Killip 2)
    • Build site: A mystery ring section moves from Starfactory to Megabay 2. (ViX)
    • The ship quick disconnect has had the face-plate fitted and currently being fitted out with hoses. Gigabay construction continues. (ViX, Starship Gazer)
    • Tower crane #3 is raised by 3 sections. (ViX)
    • Two road delays are posted for Dec 20th 23:59 to Dec 21th 04:00. One for “Port of Brownsville to ASU” and one for “Production to Masseys to Production”.
    • Christmas parade. (ViX, Priel)

    2025-12-20:

    • Tower crane #3 is raised by 4 sections. (ViX)
    • The final barrel section for B19 enters Megabay 1. (ViX, TrackingTheSB)
    • Florida Gigabay construction continues. (Bergeron)

    2025-12-21:

    • Overnight, parts for the new static fire mount structure are moved to Massey’s. (mymatrixplug, NSF)
    • Raising of tower crane #4 begins. (ViX)
    • A new chopsticks actuator is delivered to Pad 2. (ViX)
    • A large tank is delivered to the air separation site. (ViX)

    2025-12-22:

    • Raising of tower crane #4 is completed. (ViX)
    • Massey’s: A second truss section is erected for the mystery structure. (ViX, TrackingTheSB)

    2025-12-23:

    • Test Tank 39.1 moves from Massey’s to Sanchez, then to Starfactory. (ViX 1, ViX 2, TrackingTheSB)
    • Construction of the third level of Gigabay begins. (ViX)
    • Landing tank stand moves from Starfactory to Megabay 1. (ViX, NSF)

    2025-12-24:

    • Landing tank jig exits Megabay 1, indicating that B19 stacking is likely complete. (ViX 1, ViX 2)
    • SpaceX confirm completion of B19 stacking.

    2025-12-25:

    • No significant activity reported.

    2025-12-26:

    • No significant activity reported.

    2025-12-27:

    • Florida Gigabay construction continues. (Bergeron)

    2025-12-28:

    • Massey’s: Crossbracing is installed on the mystery structure. (ViX)
    • Build site: Installation of flex hoses on the Pad 2 ship quick disconnect is underway. (ViX)
    • A couple of nilgai are spotted. (ViX)

    2025-12-29:

    • Overnight, the Pad 2 tank/pump farm undergoes extensive testing on both the methane and LOx sides. (ViX, Priel)
    • Road delay is posted for Dec 29th 23:59 to Dec 30th 04:00 for “Production to Masseys”. (ViX)
    • A new cross-braced vaporiser is delivered to the launch site. (ViX)
    • Five cages of composite overwrap pressure vessels are moved from the the build site to Massey’s. (ViX)
    • McGregor: Ten Raptor 2 engines are moved towards the scrap yard. R2–, R5–, R—, R—, R—, R461, R5-4, R5–, R472, R525 (Rhin0)
    • Florida: Marmac 31 delivers a tank to the KSC turn basin. Marmac 31 is likely the barge which will be used to transport vehicles from Starbase to Florida. (Bergeron, Dontchev)

    2025-12-30:

    • Massey’s: Overnight, a 2-ring section consisting of a ship skirt section and a can-crusher interface is moved to Massey’s. (ViX, efraser77 1, efraser77 2)
    • Another truss frame is added to the mystery structure. (ViX)
    • Build site: A mystery test stand moves from Sanchez to Megabay 2. (rocketjunkie94)
    • Pad 2: The newly delivered cross-braced vaporiser is lifted into place at the tank farm. (ViX)
    • McGregor: Six more Raptor 2 engines move to the scrap yard. (wvmattz)

    2025-12-31:

    • The composite overwrap pressure vessels return from Massey’s to the build site. (ViX)
    • Raising of tower crane #2 begins. (ViX)