Starship | Flight 12

A Starship rocket launched Starship | Flight 12 from SpaceX Starbase, TX, USA, targeting Sub.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
SpaceX
Mission type
Test Flight
Rocket
Starship
Launch site
SpaceX Starbase, TX, USA
Launch pad
Orbital Launch Pad 2
Payload
—
Target orbit
Sub
Starship | Flight 12 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2026-05-22T22:30:24.000Z
    Liftoff
    Starship roars off the pad at SpaceX Starbase, TX, USA.
  2. Max-Q
    The vehicle reaches Max Q, the highest aerodynamic load of the flight.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    MECO — first-stage propulsion ends after a nominal burn.
  4. Stage separation
    Clean stage separation confirmed.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    The upper-stage engine lights up after separation.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — now circling in Sub.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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