r/SpaceX Starship SN11 High-Altitude Hop Discussion & Updates Thread!
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Starship Serial Number 11 - Hop Test
Starship SN11, 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 previous Starship test flights (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 | TBD |
|---|---|
| Test window | 2021-03-30 12:00 - (30) 01:00 UTC |
| Backup date(s) | 31 |
| Static fire | Completed March 22 |
| Flight profile | 10 - 12.5km altitude RTLS) † |
| Propulsion | Raptors (3 engines) |
| Launch site | Starship Launch Site, Boca Chica TX |
| Landing site | Starship landing pad, Boca Chica TX |
^(† expected or inferred, unconfirmed vehicle assignment)
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Timeline
| Time | Update |
|---|---|
| [](/# MC // row 0) 2021-03-29 15:35:55 UTC | Elon: FAA inspector unable to reach Starbase in time for launch today. Postponed to no earlier than tomorrow. |
| [](/# MC // row 1) 2021-03-29 15:20:22 UTC | Road closed |
| [](/# MC // row 2) 2021-03-29 15:17:33 UTC | Flaps released |
| [](/# MC // row 3) 2021-03-29 14:38:09 UTC | FTS is primed |
| [](/# MC // row 4) 2021-03-27 18:36:11 UTC | New TFRs posted for 29 and 30 |
| [](/# MC // row 5) 2021-03-26 20:34:29 UTC | Elon confirms no flight today |
| [](/# MC // row 6) 2021-03-26 19:51:34 UTC | Road closure has been lifted |
| [](/# MC // row 7) 2021-03-26 18:12:54 UTC | SpaceX appear to be arming FTS |
| [](/# MC // row 8) 2021-03-26 15:17:34 UTC | Mary asked to evacuate for SN11 flight attempt by Noon, 17 UTC |
| [](/# MC // row 9) 2021-03-26 13:49:01 UTC | Waiting for future information |
| [](/# MC // row 10) 2021-03-26 13:13:55 UTC | Detanking |
| [](/# MC // row 11) 2021-03-26 13:09:17 UTC | Shutdown |
| [](/# MC // row 12) 2021-03-26 13:09:10 UTC | Ignition |
| [](/# MC // row 13) 2021-03-26 13:00:00 UTC | Siren |
| [](/# MC // row 14) 2021-03-26 12:53:53 UTC | SF Attempt likely in the next 15 minutes |
| [](/# MC // row 15) 2021-03-26 12:50:38 UTC | Engine chill (Single Engine) |
| [](/# MC // row 16) 2021-03-26 12:45:05 UTC | Methane Vent |
| [](/# MC // row 17) 2021-03-26 12:44:17 UTC | Prop loading started |
| [](/# MC // row 18) 2021-03-26 12:40:42 UTC | Tankfarm active |
| [](/# MC // row 19) 2021-03-26 12:31:48 UTC | Recondenser on |
| [](/# MC // row 20) 2021-03-26 12:25:31 UTC | Pad is clear |
| [](/# MC // row 21) 2021-03-26 12:23:16 UTC | Road closed, lower flaps are open, upper flaps too |
| [](/# MC // row 22) 2021-03-26 10:25:58 UTC | Pad clear in ~1 hour, SpaceX appear to be targeting the start of the test window for the static fire |
| [](/# MC // row 23) 2021-03-26 07:54:10 UTC | Static fire and flight expected today |
| [](/# MC // row 24) 2021-03-25 16:27:42 UTC | TFR posted for 2021-03-27 and -28 |
| [](/# MC // row 25) 21-03-24 14:14:21 UTC | TFR removed for 2021-03-25 |
| [](/# MC // row 26) 2021-03-23 22:41:49 UTC | TFR removed for 2021-03-24 |
| [](/# MC // row 27) 2021-03-23 17:48:34 UTC | New TFR posted for 2021-03-26, TFRs for -24 and -25 remain in place |
| [](/# MC // row 28) 2021-03-22 14:11:25 UTC | Thread posted |
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Resources
- Starship Launch Timelines | u/chrisjbillington
- Starship Development Thread #19
- Spadre.com Starship Cam | Channel
- LabPadre 4k Nerdle Cam | Channel
- NSF Texas Prototype(s) Updates Thread | Most recent
- NSF SN11 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 Mar 22, 2021, 2:11 PM UTC · edited · locked