FLIGHT ARCHIVE / MISSION REPORT
A catch. A lesson.
The upgraded ship was lost during ascent while Super Heavy completed the second tower catch.
LAUNCH / SEATTLE TIME16 JAN 202514:37 PST
MISSION HIGHLIGHTCATCH 2Second tower catch
HARDWARES33 / B14Ship / Super Heavy
Intent meets reality.
| OBJECTIVE | PLAN | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| Booster recovery | Repeat tower catch | Caught |
| Ship ascent | Complete ascent burn | Vehicle lost |
| In-space tests | Continue test program | Not reached |
What worked
Second booster catch after successful stage separation.
Lessons & anomalies
SpaceX identified excessive propulsion vibration as the probable cause of leaks and ship fires. Booster igniter power caused one boostback engine to abort.