Starship SN7.2

Retired

Starship SN7.2

SN7.2 was a test tank design to test thinner 3mm stainless steel for future Starship prototypes. The tank performed two cryogenic proof tests to verify its capabilities.

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Pressurize to Failure

Test Tank Pad, Starbase, Texas, USA

Thu Feb 4, 2021

The SN7.2 test tank was pressurized to failure to validate the new 3mm stainless steel construction methods. During the test, the tank performed well, developing a small leak rather than bursting.

Cryogenic Proof Test #1

Test Tank Pad, Starbase, Texas, USA

Tue Jan 26, 2021

The SN7.2 test tank successfully passed its initial cryogenic proof test, according to SpaceX CEO Elon Musk.

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