Starship SN11

Test Vehicle

Starship SN11 was a prototype Starship vehicle that conducted a test flight to approximately 10 kilometers. During the landing burn, it experienced an anomaly, leading to the loss of the vehicle.

Destroyed

History

10-Kilometer Test Flight

Starship SN11 conducted a test flight to approximately 10 kilometers in altitude. The vehicle experienced an anomaly during the landing sequence – resulting in a rapid unplanned disassembly.

Suborbital Pad B, Starbase, Texas, USA

Tue Mar 30, 2021

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Static Fire #2

Starship SN11 conducted a second static fire test after an issue was found with one of the three Raptor engines on the previous static fire. The Raptor engine was removed for repairs ahead of the static fire.

Suborbital Pad B, Starbase, Texas, USA

Fri Mar 26, 2021

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Static Fire #1

Starship SN11 conducted a triple engine static fire test to verify that the vehicle was ready for flight.

Suborbital Pad B, Starbase, Texas, USA

Mon Mar 22, 2021

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Cryogenic Proof Test #1

Starship SN11 conducted a cryogenic proof test using liquid nitrogen to verify that the vehicle is structurally sound.

Suborbital Pad B, Starbase, Texas, USA

Thu Mar 11, 2021

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