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Starship Flight 3

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

▲BoosterLost●ShipLost

Reached space and completed in-space tests; ship lost on reentry, booster lost during descent.

The third flight reached space and a coast phase, and demonstrated a payload-door opening and an in-space propellant-transfer test. The Starship was lost during atmospheric reentry, and the Super Heavy booster was lost during its descent over the Gulf.

Super Heavy Booster

Lost during descent over the Gulf

Starship (Upper Stage)

Lost during reentry over the Indian Ocean

Objectives

  • Reach coast phase in space
  • Demonstrate payload door operation
  • Demonstrate in-space propellant transfer
  • Attempt controlled reentry

Milestones / Firsts

  • First Starship to reach space and a coast phase
  • First payload-door demonstration
  • First in-space propellant-transfer test

Anomalies

  • Booster lost during descent
  • Ship lost during reentry heating

Sources