Flight 9
The first booster to fly twice. The ship lost control in space.
Partial success May 27, 2025
Goal
- Fly a reused booster for the first time and test a steeper descent.
- Release dummy Starlink satellites.
- Relight a ship engine in space.
What happened
Booster 14 became the first Super Heavy to fly again. It tested a steeper descent and was lost before splashdown.
The ship reached space, but its payload door didn’t open. Leaks made it lose control, and it broke up during reentry.
Future dates come from the launch calendar and are checked every week; they often slip. All Starship missions