Well folks, it’s time for the first launch of Starship version 2, as well as another booster RTLS and chopsticks catch attempt!
| Scheduled for (UTC) | 2025-01-16 22:37 |
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| Scheduled for (local) | 2025-01-16 16:37 (CDT) |
| Launch Window (UTC) | 2025-01-16 22:00 to 2025-01-16 23:00 (60 minutes) |
| Launch site | Pad A, SpaceX Starbase, TX, USA. |
| Booster | B14 |
| Ship | S33 |
| Booster landing | Chopsticks catch at Pad A or soft water landing in Gulf of Mexico |
| Ship landing | Indian Ocean |
Webcasts
| Stream | Link |
|---|---|
| Space Affairs | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrqlsAo7bVg |
| Everyday Astronaut | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Px_b5eSzsA |
| Spaceflight Now | https://www.youtube.com/@SpaceflightNowVideo/streams |
| NASASpaceflight | Stakeout stream 1 (scrub), Stakeout stream 2, Launch stream |
| LabPadre | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8Bn5BrZix8 |
| The Launch Pad | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBs6MV9rnYs |
| VideoFromSpace | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3ZjXN7WPyI |
| SpaceX | https://x.com/SpaceX/status/1879290988285620717 |
| The Space Devs | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGks_VbQ_oc |
Stats
Sourced from NextSpaceflight and r/SpaceX:
☑️ 1st Starship Full Stack launch this year, 7th launch overall
☑️ 1st launch from Pad-A this year
☑️ 58 days, 00:37:00 turnaround for this pad
☑️ 9th SpaceX launch this year, 460th SpaceX launch all time
Mission Details 🚀
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First launch of Starship version 2, which has the updated forward flap design.
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Another in-space raptor relight is planned.
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“Starship will deploy 10 Starlink simulators, similar in size and weight”
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Multiple metallic test tiles on S33, including one with active cooling.
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“non-structural versions of ship catch fittings are installed”
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One of the engines (R314) on B14 was previously flown on B12.
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Another booster catch attempt is planned!
Nice infographic from Vikranth Jonna summarizing new objectives and changes.
Frost on ship and booster.