SN16 was the second prototype of the second generation of fully stacked Starship prototypes after SN15. It never flew and was scrapped around the Summer of 2022 as SpaceX moved …

SN15 introduced improved avionics software, an updated aft skirt propellant architecture, and a new Raptor design and configuration. [92][93] A Starlink antenna on the side of the vehicle …

May 9, 2021 · Following Starship SN15’s successful test, options include reflying the vehicle to achieve key reusability objectives, launch SN16 to a higher altitude, or push straight through to …

Jun 16, 2021 · Built as the first of several planned backups to Starship SN15, which debuted a number of significant upgrades in April and May, it appears that Starship serial number 16 …

May 5, 2021 · The stainless-steel SN15 ("Serial No. 15") lifted off from SpaceX's Starbase test site, near the South Texas village of Boca Chica, today at 6:24 p.m. EST (2224 GMT).

Apr 29, 2021 · The FAA approved not just SN15's flight possibly tomorrow but also launches from SN16 and 17. The flight window for SN15 is between 8 AM ad 5 PM CDT.

SN15 was the first Starship prototype to successfully complete a flight and land safely. The flight occurred between 17:24 and 17:30 on the 5th of May 2021. Following its successful landing on …

Jun 21, 2021 · Following the success of Starship SN15’s high altitude test, SN16 has been patiently sitting inside the High Bay. Complete with nosecone and aero surfaces, SN16 could …

May 5, 2021 · Starship SN15 proved out a number of upgrades that resulted in a smooth touchdown on the Boca Chica landing pad on Wednesday. The successful test took place …

Jun 17, 2021 · “We might use SN16 on a hypersonic flight test,” tweeted Elon Musk. This means the success of SN15 may soon be bested by its next-of-kin, reaching the hypersonic speeds …