Starship Vehicle Overview
A complete overview of the Starship launch vehicle, including launch stats, vehicle info and launch locations.
Basic Info
Name
Starship
Manufacturer
First Launch
26 Jul 2019
Successful Launches
10
Failed Launches
5
Rocket Info (Starship)
Status
Active
Stages
2
Length
120 m
Diameter
9 m
Launch Mass
5,000 tons
Thrust
72,000 kN
Reusability
Reusable
Payload Info (Starship)
LEO Capacity
100,000 kg
GTO Capacity
21,000 kg
Starship is a two-stage super heavy-lift launch vehicle under development, designed to be fully reusable. It consists of the Super Heavy booster and the Starship spacecraft, both powered by Raptor engines burning liquid methane and oxygen. The spacecraft is constructed primarily of stainless steel, chosen for its strength and heat resistance. The vehicle aims for a high payload capacity and is integral to SpaceX's Mars colonization ambitions. Starship's development follows an iterative approach with test flights, often leading to modifications based on performance data.
Common Starship Questions
Launch Sites used by Starship
Kennedy Space Center
NASA's primary launch site for human spaceflight, housing iconic facilities and a rich space history.
Starbase
SpaceX's facility in Texas for developing and launching Starship rockets.