Starship | Integrated Flight Test 3

Operated by SpaceX, the Test Flight mission Starship | Integrated Flight Test 3 delivered its payload into Sub.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
SpaceX
Mission type
Test Flight
Rocket
Starship
Launch site
SpaceX Starbase, TX, USA
Launch pad
Orbital Launch Pad 1
Payload
—
Target orbit
Sub
Starship | Integrated Flight Test 3 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2024-03-14T13:25:00.000Z
    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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