Booster 3

Test Vehicle

Booster 3 is the first Super Heavy prototype to reach the launch site. It is expected to conduct proof testing and other tests on the ground but is not expected to conduct a test flight.

Retired

History

Static Fire #1

Booster 3 conducted a full-duration static fire test. This was the first-ever engine firing of a Super Heavy booster. Three Raptor engines were used for the test.

Suborbital Pad A, Starbase, Texas, USA

Mon Jul 19, 2021

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Cryogenic Proof Test #1

Booster 3 conducted a cryogenic proof test to verify the structural integrity of the first Super Heavy booster to reach the pad.

Suborbital Pad A, Starbase, Texas, USA

Mon Jul 12, 2021

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