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SN2


Flights 0

Successful Landings 0

Status Retired

Flight Proven No

Attempted Landings 0


SN2 successfully went through a pressure and cryo test, but was not used for a static fire or hop.

SN3


Flights 0

Successful Landings 0

Status Destroyed

Flight Proven No

Attempted Landings 0


SN3's cryo test failed, the result being the LOX (Liquid Oxygen) Tank collapsing due to underpressurisation.

SN4


Flights 0

Successful Landings 0

Status Destroyed

Flight Proven No

Attempted Landings 0


On April 26, 2020, SN4 successfully completed a cryogenic pressure test. On May 29, 2020, SN4 exploded after engine testing.

SN5


Flights 1

Successful Landings 1

Status Scrapped

Flight Proven Yes

Attempted Landings 1


Fifth prototype of the Starship prototype vehicle. On the 4th of August, SN5 completed a 150m hop, its first successful launch and landing. SN5 was scrapped in February 2021.

SN6


Flights 1

Successful Landings 1

Status Scrapped

Flight Proven Yes

Attempted Landings 1


Starship SN6 first flew on Sept. 3rd in Boca Chica, Texas with a single Raptor engine. It flew to height of 150m before landing safely. SN6 was scrapped in January 2021.

SN7


Flights 0

Successful Landings 0

Status Destroyed

Flight Proven No

Attempted Landings 0


Intentionally destroyed during a pressurization test.

SN7.1


Flights 0

Successful Landings 0

Status Destroyed

Flight Proven No

Attempted Landings 0


SpaceX Test tank for 304L Stainless Steel. Top bulkhead intentionally burst during pressure testing.

SN7.2


Flights 0

Successful Landings 0

Status Retired

Flight Proven No

Attempted Landings 0


SpaceX test tank for 3mm stainless steel sheets. Retired after two pressure tests.

SN8


Flights 1

Successful Landings 0

Status Destroyed

Flight Proven Yes

Attempted Landings 1


SN8 was destroyed when attempting to land after its first flight due to low header tank pressure during landing burn.

SN9


Flights 1

Successful Landings 0

Status Destroyed

Flight Proven Yes

Attempted Landings 1


SN9 is the first starship prototype to be fully made of 304L stainless steel. It was destroyed on landing after its first flight.

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