FLIGHT ARCHIVE / MISSION REPORT
The first leap.
The first full-stack flight cleared the pad and reached roughly 39 km. Control was lost before stage separation.
LAUNCH / SEATTLE TIME20 APR 202306:33 PDT
MISSION HIGHLIGHTDATAIntegrated development test
HARDWARES24 / B7Ship / Super Heavy
Approximate reported apogee: 39 km.
Intent meets reality.
| OBJECTIVE | PLAN | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| Liftoff | Clear the launch pad | Achieved |
| Separation | Separate ship and booster | Not reached |
| Ship flight | Continue to space | Not reached |
| Recovery | Ocean test profile | Both vehicles lost |
What worked
First integrated liftoff and valuable ascent data.
Lessons & anomalies
Multiple engines failed. The stack tumbled and was terminated. SpaceX later traced loss of control to a booster fire; breakup followed a delayed safety-system response.