Ship 31
Test Vehicle
Ship 31 is a Starship upper-stage prototype launched in Starship Flight 6. Ship 31 became the third Starship vehicle to successfully survive atmospheric reentry and the first one to land in daylight.
Expended
History
Static Fire
Cryogenic Proof Test #5
Ship 31 conducted another cryogenic proof test ahead of its static fire.
Static Fire Stand, Massey Outpost, Texas, USA
Sat Sep 14, 2024
Cryogenic Proof Test #4
Ship 31 conducted another cryogenic proof test ahead of its static fire.
Static Fire Stand, Massey Outpost, Texas, USA
Sun Sep 08, 2024
Cryogenic Proof Test #3
Ship 31 conducted another cryogenic proof test to verify the structural integrity of the vehicle.
Cryostation, Massey Outpost, Texas, USA
Wed Jul 03, 2024
Cryogenic Proof Test #2
Ship 31 conducted a cryogenic proof test to verify the structural integrity of the vehicle, and to verify that the issues during its previous cryogenic proof test were resolved.
Cryostation, Massey Outpost, Texas, USA
Tue Jul 02, 2024
Cryogenic Proof Test #1
Ship 31 conducted a cryogenic proof test intended to verify the structural integrity of the vehicle. During the test, an electrical issue and damage were seen on part of the raceway. Following this test, Ship 31 was returned to the production site for repairs.
Cryostation, Massey Outpost, Texas, USA
Sun May 12, 2024