FLIGHT ARCHIVE / MISSION REPORT
Separation unlocked.
All booster engines completed ascent and hot staging worked. Ship reached space; both stages were ultimately lost.
LAUNCH / SEATTLE TIME18 NOV 202305:02 PST
MISSION HIGHLIGHTSPACEFirst ship to reach space
HARDWARES25 / B9Ship / Super Heavy
Reported near flight end: approximately 150 km altitude and 24,000 km/h.
Intent meets reality.
| OBJECTIVE | PLAN | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| Ascent | Full booster burn | Completed |
| Separation | Hot staging | Completed |
| Ship ascent | Full-duration burn | Ended early |
| Recovery | Ocean test profile | Both vehicles lost |
What worked
First hot-stage separation and first Starship to reach space.
Lessons & anomalies
SpaceX identified likely booster LOX filter blockage. A ship leak during oxygen venting led to fire, engine shutdown and flight termination.