Starship SN15
Starship SN15 is a SpaceX Starship prototype. The following list shows the most important SN15 events. The previous prototype, SN11, had a successful launch but exploded soon before landing. SN15 is currently being rolled out for testing.[1] SN15 may launch within a week.[2]
| Number | Event | Date | Outcome |
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| 1 | Rollout | 8 April 2021[1] | Success |
| 2 | Ambient Test | 9 April 2021 | Success |
| 3 | Cryo Test | 12 April 2021 | Success |
| 4 | Static Fire | NET April 2021 | Planned |
| 5 | Launch | NET 20 April 2021[3] | Planned |
| 6 | Landing | NET Q2 2021[3] | Planned |
Upgrades
SN15 has new upgrades over the previous Starship vehicles. This includes improved thrust and fuel tanks.[citation needed] 
Additional information needed
TFRs
A TFR (Temporary Flight Restriction) from the FAA is needed to launch a rocket.
| Number | Date | Time | Status |
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| 1 | NET 20 April 2021[3] | TBD | Planned |
Static Fire(s)
No static fires have happened for SN15 as of 13 April 2021.
Launch, Flight, and Landing
Launch will happen when all tests are complete. SN15 will be powered by three Raptor engines, each shutting down during ascent. It will go to a high altitude and then it will reorient itself for the landing burn. It will re-enter and hopefully land.
More Information
For more information about Starship, visit the SpaceX Starship article and visit the SpaceX Starship official website..
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs named:2 - ↑ "Elon Musk reveals cause of mysterious Starship explosion as SN15 prepares for launch". www.msn.com. Retrieved 2021-04-07.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "SpaceX looks to launch the SN15 on April 20 according to official documents". www.msn.com. Retrieved 2021-04-13.
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