SpaceX Launch Starship on First 12.5km Flight

SpaceX have successfully launched their Starship SN8 prototype on a 12.5km flight for the first time. Whilst the landing did not successfully land, we are calling this test a massive success due to the wealth of information and data gleamed, Congratulations SpaceX!

Video Credit: SpaceX

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[SpaceVidsTV]

Astonishing effort from Spacex, So stable in flight! It was like a boat!

[howdy]

At least it crashed where they wanted it.... makes cleanup easier

[michaeldowlin]

I cried when it crashed.
Not cos it crashed.
But because it was a success.
Well done humanity.
Well done

[TheGreatDrAsian]

Scott Manley is gonna have a field day dissecting this one

[hightechhippie]

They got to Third Base the fist launch, I think that is impressive, they got a ton of data for the next attempt. Great Job!!! #SpaceX

[thatGUYbehindthemask]

i remember watching this live. i had a discord call going and i was streaming it for my friends, and i was so hyped i was yelling like a deranged sports fan. the explosion on landing was both sad and frikkin awesome at the same time!

[daoneeyedking]

The "Nice Work" at the end tells you everything you need to know about SpaceX. When the gals & guys finish with that kind of statement, it tells you about a culture of learning, excitement, pragmatism, and perpetual optimism. That's what it takes to learn, and is what is required to make real advances. The ending message over the smoldering blackened landing site, of "Awesome Test!" is cool as hell, and absolutely true. Great job.

[TR-zxlc]

Remember all those Falcon boosters that crashed and how it is now basically a sure thing it'll land? Same situation here.

[rugbynimbus]

Failure is the greatest teacher...and entertainer with pyrotechnics like that.

[davidbauld]

The most successful failure I've ever seen!

[leokimvideo]

One small step for man, one giant leap for a grain silo that explodes on impact.

[blairtoland]

NASA blew up hundreds of rockets before they got it right. They’ll get there, don’t fret. It’s an impressive ship, any way you look at it

[juhliousu]

100% R & D.. success!!! SpaceX making progress is what you have witnessed today folks...

[AcmePotatoPackingPocatello]

UNBELIEVABLE
...fearless strikes again.
Congratulations SPACEX

[nunyabiznez]

The fact that this thing didn't corkscrew all over the place with one engine out is amazing. Amazing design. Can't wait to see these doing routine hops.

[mikesmicroshop]

Congratulations SpaceX on a spectacular and massively useful test!!

[marandlen]

Thank you foe making this available for us all to see, learn and enjoy! 🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸

[brabanthallen]

Header tank pressure was low, lost one Raptor after all 3 reignited for landing, and the green flame was an attempt to relight it. No landing leg deploy either. All in all, it was a GREAT test flight, and SpaceX gained an ENORMOUS amount of data. RIP SN8, you flew an amazing flight. Great job, SpaceX!! Can't wait for SN9!!

[brak_the_chains]

"A good rule for rocket experimenters to follow is this: Always assume that it will explode."

[cenglish]

That was awesome - and they really nailed the landing. No really, they did great! Very stable throughout. A great first proof of concept test and adjustments to flight profile should work that last bit out. Congratulations SpaceX!!!