Starship

First orbital propellant transfer demonstration between two Starships in LEO. Critical Artemis HLS prerequisite. SpaceX filed regulatory paperwork indicating May 2026 target.

Third consecutive Super Heavy booster catch. Ship 34 (Block 2) lost attitude control at T+8min due to Raptor engine hardware failure causing propellant mixing. Debris over Bahamas triggered FAA ground stops at Florida airports. FAA closed mishap investigation June 2025.

First Starship flight using a refurbished Super Heavy booster (Booster 14-2). Ship 35 successfully reached orbit and performed the first ship catch attempt. Deployed Starlink mass simulator payloads.