Starship SN10 Flight Test No. 1 Discussion & Updates Thread
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Welcome to the r/SpaceX Starship SN10 High-Altitude Hop Discussion & Updates Thread!
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r/SpaceX Starship Development Resources | Starship Development Thread | SN10 Development History
Reddit Stream
| Live Video | Live Video | |||
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| EDA | LIVE | NSF | LIVE | |
| SPACEX | LIVE | Multistream | LIVE |
Starship Serial Number 10 - Hop Test
Starship SN10, equipped with three sea-level Raptor engines will attempt a high-altitude hop at SpaceX's development and launch site in Boca Chica, Texas. For this test, the vehicle will ascend to an altitude of approximately 10km, before moving from a vertical orientation (as on ascent), to horizontal orientation, in which the broadside (+ x) of the vehicle is oriented towards the ground. At this point, Starship will attempt an unpowered return to launch site (RTLS), using its aerodynamic control surfaces (ACS) to adjust its attitude and fly a course back to the landing pad. In the final stages of the descent, all three Raptor engines will ignite to transition the vehicle to a vertical orientation and perform a propulsive landing.
The flight profile is likely to follow closely the previous Starship SN8 and SN9 (hopefully with a slightly less firey landing). The exact launch time may not be known until just a few minutes before launch, and will be preceded by a local siren about 10 minutes ahead of time.
| Estimated T-0 | 23:15 UTC |
|---|---|
| Test window | 2021-03-03 14:00 - 00:30 UTC (08:00 - 18:30 CST) |
| Backup date(s) | 04, 05 |
| Static fire | Completed February 25 |
| Flight profile | 12.5km altitude RTLS (unconfirmed) |
| Propulsion | Raptors SN50, SN39 and SN51 (3 engines) |
| Launch site | Starship Launch Site, Boca Chica TX |
| Landing site | Starship landing pad, Boca Chica TX |
^(† expected or inferred, unconfirmed vehicle assignment)
[](/# MC // section events) [](/# MC // row 0 | 2021-03-03 23:21:37 UTC | Very nice. |) [](/# MC // row 13 | | Abort. |)
Timeline
| Time | Update |
|---|---|
| [](/# MC // row 1) 2021-03-03 23:29:16 UTC | Explosion. |
| [](/# MC // row 2) 2021-03-03 23:21:16 UTC | Touchdown. |
| [](/# MC // row 3) 2021-03-03 23:20:54 UTC | Engine re-ignition, and flip manoeuvre. |
| [](/# MC // row 4) 2021-03-03 23:19:38 UTC | Freefall. |
| [](/# MC // row 5) 2021-03-03 23:19:18 UTC | Transition. |
| [](/# MC // row 6) 2021-03-03 23:19:18 UTC | Third engine shutdown. |
| [](/# MC // row 7) 2021-03-03 23:18:57 UTC | 10km apogee. |
| [](/# MC // row 8) 2021-03-03 23:18:22 UTC | John Insprucker: Very nice. |
| [](/# MC // row 9) 2021-03-03 23:18:10 UTC | Second engine shutdown. |
| [](/# MC // row 10) 2021-03-03 23:18:08 UTC | 8km altitude. |
| [](/# MC // row 11) 2021-03-03 23:15:12 UTC | First engine shutdown. |
| [](/# MC // row 12) 2021-03-03 23:15:03 UTC | Launch. |
| [](/# MC // row 14) 2021-03-03 23:14:55 UTC | Ignition. |
| [](/# MC // row 15) 2021-03-03 23:08:01 UTC | SpaceX live |
| [](/# MC // row 16) 2021-03-03 23:02:37 UTC | Engine chill. |
| [](/# MC // row 17) 2021-03-03 22:57:36 UTC | Approx. T-15 mins. |
| [](/# MC // row 18) 2021-03-03 22:48:45 UTC | Methane vent. |
| [](/# MC // row 19) 2021-03-03 22:41:49 UTC | Joey Roulette: SpaceX is targeting 6:13pm ET for today's last launch attempt, per sources. |
| [](/# MC // row 20) 2021-03-03 22:35:23 UTC | Propellant loading. |
| [](/# MC // row 21) 2021-03-03 22:35:02 UTC | Tank farm activity. |
| [](/# MC // row 22) 2021-03-03 22:28:14 UTC | Re-condenser. |
| [](/# MC // row 23) 2021-03-03 21:07:20 UTC | Launch abort on slightly conservative high thrust limit. Increasing thrust limit & recycling propellant for another flight attempt today. |
| [](/# MC // row 24) 2021-03-03 20:38:38 UTC | Next attempt approx. 2 hours. |
| [](/# MC // row 25) 2021-03-03 20:21:17 UTC | SpaceX: evaluating next attempt opportunity. |
| [](/# MC // row 26) 2021-03-03 20:15:19 UTC | |
| [](/# MC // row 27) 2021-03-03 20:14:33 UTC | Abort. |
| [](/# MC // row 28) 2021-03-03 20:14:31 UTC | Ignition. |
| [](/# MC // row 29) 2021-03-03 20:09:19 UTC | SpaceX live |
| [](/# MC // row 30) 2021-03-03 20:08:11 UTC | Approx. T-5 mins. |
| [](/# MC // row 31) 2021-03-03 20:07:46 UTC | Engine chill. |
| [](/# MC // row 32) 2021-03-03 19:38:36 UTC | SN10 venting. |
| [](/# MC // row 33) 2021-03-03 19:32:11 UTC | Propellant loading has begun. |
| [](/# MC // row 34) 2021-03-03 19:23:18 UTC | Re-condenser and tank farm activity. |
| [](/# MC // row 35) 2021-03-03 19:15:15 UTC | Pad re-cleared. |
| [](/# MC // row 36) 2021-03-03 18:52:46 UTC | Sheetz: SpaceX is still looking to launch Starship SN10 today but had a ground vent valve stuck open when propellant load was about to start, sources tell CNBC. |
| [](/# MC // row 37) 2021-03-03 18:40:22 UTC | Appears to be a delay crew has returned to pad. |
| [](/# MC // row 38) 2021-03-03 17:56:20 UTC | Tank farm activity |
| [](/# MC // row 39) 2021-03-03 17:49:56 UTC | Recondenser startup, approx. T-36 mins. |
| [](/# MC // row 40) 2021-03-03 16:53:43 UTC | SN10 flaps extended. |
| [](/# MC // row 41) 2021-03-03 15:19:15 UTC | The road is closed and the pad has been cleared. Expect tanking activity to begin soon. |
| [](/# MC // row 42) 2021-03-03 13:43:16 UTC | FTS ready for flight |
| [](/# MC // row 43) 2021-03-03 13:37:25 UTC | NSF stream is live |
| [](/# MC // row 44) 2021-03-03 12:01:52 UTC | Elon confirms launch attempt today, March 3 |
| [](/# MC // row 45) 2021-03-03 10:28:42 UTC | SpaceX could be targeting as early as 16:00 UTC based on resident's evacuation. |
| [](/# MC // row 46) 2021-03-03 10:27:49 UTC | Flight altitude 10km per SpaceX website |
| [](/# MC // row 47) 2021-03-02 23:39:25 UTC | Resident's evacuation scheduled for 2021-03-03 14:00 UTC road closure notice posted. |
| [](/# MC // row 48) 2021-03-01 09:02:20 UTC | Today's attempt has been cancelled, test NET 2021-03-03. Road closure for 2021-03-02 is still in place. |
| [](/# MC // row 49) 2021-02-28 22:05:27 UTC | Evacuation notice handed to residents. |
| [](/# MC // row 50) 2021-02-28 21:20:33 UTC | FTS installed |
| [](/# MC // row 51) 2021-02-28 18:17:25 UTC | Thread posted. |
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Resources
- NASA WB-57 Tracking (TBA) |
- Starship Development Thread #18
- Spadre.com Starship Cam | Channel
- LabPadre 4k Nerdle Cam | Channel
- NSF Texas Prototype(s) Updates Thread | Most recent
- NSF SN10 Test Campaign Thread | Most recent
- Alex Rex's 3D Boca Chica Build Site Map | Launch Site Map | Channel
- Hwy 4 & Boca Chica Beach Closures (May not be available outside US)
- TFR - NOTAM list
- SpaceX Boca Chica on Facebook
- SpaceX's Starship page
- Elon Starship tweet compilation on NSF | Most Recent
- Starship Test Article Wiki Page
- Starship Users Guide (PDF) Rev. 1.0 March 2020
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Posted Feb 28, 2021, 5:28 PM UTC · edited