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| Mission type | Flight test |
|---|---|
| Operator | SpaceX |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Spacecraft | Starship Ship 36[1] |
| Spacecraft type | Starship (Block 2) |
| Manufacturer | SpaceX |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | NET Q2 2025 |
| Rocket | Super Heavy (Block 1, B15-2 or B16-1)[2] |
| Launch site | Starbase, OLP-A |
| End of mission | |
| Landing site |
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Starship flight test 10 will be the tenth flight test of a SpaceX Starship launch vehicle. Ship 36 and either Booster 15 or Booster 16 will fly on this test flight.[3][4] As of April 2025, the flight profile is unknown. If flight 9 is successful, flight 10 may attempt to catch the ship, or conduct another splashdown.[5]
Background
[edit]Vehicle testing ahead of launch
[edit]Ship 36 was assembled in Mega Bay 2 throughout February and March 2025.[6]
Booster 15 was rolled back to Mega Bay 1 on March 8 for refurbishment,[7] after having flown on flight 8.[8]
Booster 16 conducted a cryogenic test on February 28,[9] before being rolled back to the production site on March 20 for engine installation.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ Weber, Ryan (January 29, 2025). "Following Flight 7 SpaceX line up future Starships". NASASpaceFlight.com. Retrieved April 6, 2025.
- ^ NASASpaceflight (April 21, 2025). Starship Flight 9 Preps, Chopstick Testing, and Pad B Progress | Starbase Update. Event occurs at 4:10. Retrieved April 22, 2025 – via YouTube.
- ^ Weber, Ryan (January 29, 2025). "Following Flight 7 SpaceX line up future Starships". NASASpaceFlight.com. Retrieved April 6, 2025.
- ^ NASASpaceflight (April 21, 2025). Starship Flight 9 Preps, Chopstick Testing, and Pad B Progress | Starbase Update. Event occurs at 4:10. Retrieved April 22, 2025 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Raptorside Replay: April 3rd, 2025". YouTube. April 3, 2025. Retrieved April 5, 2025.
- ^ NASASpaceflight (March 18, 2025). Despite Flight 8's Failure, SpaceX Races Ahead Towards Mars | Starbase Update. Event occurs at 17:00. Retrieved March 20, 2025 – via YouTube.
- ^ NASASpaceflight (March 13, 2025). The One that Came Back - Booster 15 Returns as Pad B Shapes Up | SpaceX Boca Chica. Retrieved March 14, 2025 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Starship's Eighth Flight Test". SpaceX. February 24, 2025. Retrieved March 6, 2025.
- ^ Priel, Elisar [@ENNEPS] (March 1, 2025). "Starship Booster 16 got to work quickly after arriving to Massey's early in morning performing a multi hour partial cryo test well into the night. Next up should be a full cryo test before returning home to Mega Bay 1 for some engines" (Tweet). Retrieved March 1, 2025 – via Twitter.
- ^ NASASpaceflight (March 23, 2025). The Final Days of the Starbase High Bay | SpaceX Boca Chica. Event occurs at 4:15. Retrieved March 24, 2025 – via YouTube.