Starship SN15
Test Vehicle
Starship SN15 was a prototype Starship vehicle that conducted a test flight to 10 kilometers in altitude. It became the first prototype to softly land following a high-altitude test flight. SN15 featured hundreds of upgrades over previous prototypes, including an upgraded thrust puck and Raptor engines. It remained on display for over 2 years after its flight, but was finally cut in half on July 26, 2023.
Retired
History
10-Kilometer Test Flight
Starship SN15 successfully conducted a test flight to 10 kilometers in altitude and then performed a propulsive landing on the landing zone. The flight test was the first successful soft landing of a Starship prototype during a high altitude test flight.
Suborbital Pad A, Starbase, Texas, USA
Wed May 05, 2021
Static Fire #2
Static Fire #1
Cryogenic Proof Test #2
Starship SN15 conducted another round of proof testing to verify that it is structurally sound. This round of testing included proof testing of the header tanks.
Suborbital Pad A, Starbase, Texas, USA
Tue Apr 13, 2021
Cryogenic Proof Test #1
Starship SN15 performed a cryogenic proof test to verify structural upgrades to the Starship design. The testing included the use of a hydraulic thrust simulator to test the new thrust puck design. Leaks (likely from ground support equipment) occurred during the test.
Suborbital Pad A, Starbase, Texas, USA
Mon Apr 12, 2021