FLIGHT ARCHIVE / MISSION REPORT
Fly. Recover. Refly.
A previously flown booster launched for the first time. Ship completed ascent, but payload and return objectives were not completed.
LAUNCH / SEATTLE TIME27 MAY 202516:36 PDT
MISSION HIGHLIGHTREFLIGHTFirst reused Super Heavy
HARDWARES35 / B14Ship / Super Heavy
Intent meets reality.
| OBJECTIVE | PLAN | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| Reuse | Refly booster | B14 reflown |
| Payload | Release eight simulators | Door did not open |
| Restart | In-space engine relight | Skipped |
| Return | Ocean landing tests | Both vehicles lost |
What worked
First booster reflight and full-duration ship ascent.
Lessons & anomalies
SpaceX identified probable booster transfer-tube overload and a failed ship fuel-pressure diffuser. Methane leakage disrupted ship attitude control and payload deployment.