Flight 3
The ship flew its full path through space for the first time, then broke up on reentry.
Success March 14, 2024
Goal
- Fly the ship on its full path through space.
- Open and close the payload door.
- Move propellant between two tanks inside the ship.
What happened
The ship reached its planned path and tested the payload door and the propellant transfer.
It started rolling out of control and was lost during reentry over the Indian Ocean.
The booster lost engines during its landing burn and hit the Gulf of Mexico.
Future dates come from the launch calendar and are checked every week; they often slip. All Starship missions