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SpaceX Starship (Ship only)

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SpaceX Starship (Ship only) — Reusable Launch Vehicle (Booster)
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Starship is a two-stage, fully reusable, super heavy-lift launch vehicle under development by American aerospace company SpaceX. Currently built and launched from Starbase in Texas, it is intended as the successor to the company's Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets, and is part of SpaceX's broader reusable launch system development program. If completed as designed, Starship would be the first fully reusable orbital rocket and have the highest payload capacity of any launch vehicle to date. As of October 13, 2025, Starship has launched 11 times, with 6 successful flights and 5 failures.

Specifications

Category
Space
Sub-Category
Launch Vehicle
Domain
Dual-Use
Era
Digital Age (2010–present)
Country
USA
Manufacturer
SpaceX
Operator
SpaceX
Primary Role
Reusable Launch Vehicle (Booster)
Status
In Development
Service Entry
2023
Engine
6x Raptor 2 vacuum + sea-level engines
Thrust / Power
1,500,000 lbf
Launch
Orbital
Length (ft)
165
Wingspan (ft)
29.5
Payload (lb)
330693
Service Ceiling (ft)
870000
Max Speed (mph)
17500
Max Speed (Mach)
25