Booster 16

Expended

Booster 16

Booster 16 was a Super Heavy vehicle that supported Starship Flight 10. Following stage separation, Booster 16 performed several experimental tests, including testing engine-out capability during the final 3-engine landing burn, before cutting off its engines and performing a planned hard splashdown.

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Static Fire

Orbital Pad A, Starbase, Texas, USA

Fri Jun 6, 2025

Booster 16 performed a static fire of its Raptor engines in preparation for its expected use on Starship Flight 10.

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Cryogenic Proof Test #2

Cryostation, Massey Outpost, Texas, USA

Tue Mar 4, 2025

Booster 16 conducted another cryogenic proof test to verify the structural integrity of the vehicle.

Cryogenic Proof Test #1

Cryostation, Massey Outpost, Texas, USA

Sat Mar 1, 2025

Booster 16 conducted a cryogenic proof test to verify the structural integrity of the vehicle.