Overview
| Type: | Prototype |
|---|---|
| Class: | Starship |
| Status: | Retired |
| Fate: | Scrapped in February 2021 |
| Year Built: | 2020 |
| Year Decomissioned: | 2021 |
History
SN5 was a low altitude Starship prototype. According to Musk SN5 was planned to have both header tanks and a nose cone, but following the destruction of SN4 the nose cone was not implemented on the prototype.
Following the destruction of SN4 and the rapid repairs to the pad, SN5 was rolled out and underwent both Cryogenic testing and a static fire test which it passed.
On 4 August 2020 SN5 flew for its first and only time, performing a 150m hop from launch site to landing pad becoming the first prototype since Starhopper to achieve flight.
Following the flight SN5 was retired and returned to the construction yard, where it was dissembled in February 2021, a process that was completed in early March. As of 30 April sections of SN5 were still in the scrap yard.
Milestones
All dates & times are local unless otherwise indicated.
Test Launches
| Date/Time | Launch Site | Apogee | Outcome | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 August 2020 | Suborbital Pad A, Boca Chica, Texas | 150m | Success | ~45 seconds |
Raptor Engines
| Engine Number | Installation Year |
|---|---|
| SN27 | 2020 |
Location History
| Location | Date From | Date To |
|---|---|---|
| Production Facility (Boca Chica, Texas) | April 2020 | 24 June 2020 |
| Suborbital Pad A (Boca Chica, Texas) | 24 June 2020 | 4 August 2020 |
| Landing Pad (Boca Chica, Texas) | 4 August 2020 | Unknown |
| Production Facility (Boca Chica, Texas) | Unknown | February 2021 |
Media
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Flight Videos
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New Heat shield tile arrangement on Starship SN5 in the high-bay. This will most likely decide whether the tiles are attached with an adhesive or mechanically. Many many more images to come. The 2000mm really came in handy today. 🚀 Thank you @austinbarnard45 for showing me home. pic.twitter.com/8PNmgRJk8k
— Coop (@Cooper_Hime) May 19, 2020