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Booster 12
Test Vehicle
Booster 12 is a Super Heavy prototype launched on Starship Flight 5 and became the first booster to be successfully caught using the chopstick system on the launch tower.
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History

Static Fire
Booster 12 performed a static fire of its 33 Raptor engines in preparation for its use in the fifth Starship flight.
Orbital Pad A, Starbase, Texas, USA
Mon Jul 15, 2024
Spin Prime
Booster 12 conducted a spin prime test with its Raptor engines.
Orbital Pad A, Starbase, Texas, USA
Fri Jul 12, 2024
Cryogenic Proof Test #3
Booster 12 conducted a tanking test on the orbital launch mount.
Orbital Pad A, Starbase, Texas, USA
Thu Jul 11, 2024
Cryogenic Proof Test #2
Booster 12 conducted a cryogenic proof test to verify the structural integrity of the vehicle.
Cryostation, Massey Outpost, Texas, USA
Fri Jan 12, 2024
Cryogenic Proof Test #1
Booster 12 conducted a cryogenic proof test to verify the structural integrity of the vehicle.
Cryostation, Massey Outpost, Texas, USA
Wed Jan 10, 2024