FLIGHT ARCHIVE / MISSION REPORT
Restart in space.
Ship demonstrated an in-space engine restart. A tower health check diverted the booster to its planned ocean alternative.
LAUNCH / SEATTLE TIME19 NOV 202414:00 PST
MISSION HIGHLIGHTRELIGHTIn-space Raptor restart
HARDWARES31 / B13Ship / Super Heavy
Intent meets reality.
| OBJECTIVE | PLAN | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| Booster recovery | Catch if criteria met | Diverted to Gulf |
| Engine restart | Single-Raptor relight | Completed in space |
| Ship return | Reentry experiments | Soft Indian Ocean splashdown |
What worked
In-space restart, aggressive entry testing, and controlled splashdowns.
Lessons & anomalies
A tower hardware health check ruled out the catch. The booster executed its preplanned diversion.